Does anyone know of some good national scholarships?

Question

I'm going to be graduating soon, and I'm looking for a few scholarships on the national level. Requirements aren't a problem, I just need a few good ones.

Answer 1

I once read that the best approach to locating scholarships was more than one method. I also recommend applying to as many scholarships as you qualify for consideration no matter the amount. I will include some free resources and scholarships to apply for consideration.

First, complete the FAFSA form even if you do not think your parents' income qualify for financial aid. Very few do not qualify for it. It is based on family size and how many will be attending college. Then, it takes into consideration a percentage of your income and savings (higher percentage rate) along with your parents' income and savings. This needs to be completed in your senior year of high school in January or early February to get the most help. It needs to be completed every year until you graduate from college.

Second, your high school guidance office has a list of local scholarships and state grants. Local scholarships are much easier to get than the national ones.

Third, the local public library has a book listing different scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Finally, join several free membership scholarship search websites. You enter a profile into a form, and it will search for scholarships matching your profile. There is a scholarship for almost anything out there including wearing duct tape to the prom.

Good luck!

Answer 2

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