susanma

thanks for all of this! even though scholarships are hosted by a particular college, does that mean that scholarship only applies to that school? or is it just a scholarship in general?

optimizerdad

SusanMa:
Usually, college sites list scholarships specific to that college PLUS national / state-level scholarships that students from that particular college would be eligible for. High-school sites have a broader scope, as you might expect.

scholarships

I've run several scholarship workshops... here's what I tell students and parents.

1) Start local
* Looking for scholarships focused on your geographic area is a great place to start your search
* Common organizations that offer scholarships include community foundations, Lion’s Clubs, and Kiwanis Clubs.

2) Check with schools
* If a student already knows where they plan on attending college, they should investigate the opportunities available at that school
* Many schools use the admissions application as the scholarship application, while some have a separate application that will qualify a student for all available awards. The process varies by school.

3) Don't forget to investigate member organizations / associations
* Often times, clubs, unions, or other membership organizations offer scholarships to both their members and children of their members
* A number of companies also offer education reimbursement and scholarships to employees and their families

4) The Internet can be a quick hit
* Scholarship search engines such as www.**************.com / www.Fastweb.com can be great tools for finding scholarships along a number of criteria at once
* These types of sites typically only take ~5 minutes of up-front work to find a personalized list of scholarship awards

A quick note about scholarships and financial aid:
While it is important to look for scholarships to help lower the cost of an education, for most students, completing the FAFSA should be the top priority.

Mariska

Can anyone tell me whether all types of merit scholarships (even full tuition ones) are usually also available to foreign students? Or is there a category national merit scholarships for only US Students and other merit scholarships for both US and non-US citizens?

And which top 50 schools give out substantial merit scholarships to international students? Thanks for sharing.

John_77

I noticed one site missing from the lists:

www.ScholarshipExperts.com

1740 Scholarship providers, 4800 scholarship programs, literally billions of dollars in aid. Local, college-specific, major-specific, merit-based, need-based, minority, disability, association membership-based, employment-based, etc.! Fill out a profile and the awards are all strictly filtered to match your individual situation. You might end up seeing slightly fewer awards than at other websites, but they are all awards you will be eligible for.

More info and more accurate than Fastweb, we just have less ads and less publicity.

burmell

txmom,what is "stacking"?

HImom

I believe stacking is when you can add your scholarships up instead of having your merit award & outside scholarships reduce your FAid award.

S2530S2

How do you do that?

csleslie51

Aside fro local scholarships I have had the best luck finding "real" scholarships from lists posted on some of the better high school and some college sites. You have to filter through ones that are area or state specific but there are often more obscure national ones buried in the lists. Also try not being so politically correct and use older terminology in google.

Chet2006

csleslie51 posted these on another thread:

More Corporate Scholarships
Some have passed and some have special requirements but here is a list for future applicants:
Corporations offering scholarships
3M
Scholarship name: Scholarship Sweepstakes
Web site: http://www.3m.com/brands/scotch/scho...p_sweepstakes/
Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 goes to the student, and $1,000 goes to the school/teacher)
Details: Students must be 18 years old to enter. Parents or guardians may enter on a
student?s behalf. Deadline: Sept. 30
Apple
Scholarship name: Apple Scholars
Web site: http://www.apple.com/education/students/scholars/
Amount: $2,000 and a new Mac
Details: This scholarship is for college bound high school seniors who have incorporated
technology into their schoolwork in an innovative way. Entries are accepted online only.
Deadline: May 30
AutoZone
Web site: http://www.autozoneinc.com/about_us/...hips_2006.html
Amount: $2,500
Details: Applicants are judged on academic achievement, leadership, community service and extracurricular
activities. Only AutoZone employees and their dependents are eligible for this scholarship.
AXA Financial
Scholarship name: AXA Achievement Scholarship
Web site: http://www.axa-achievement.com/leadpage.php
Amount: State winners receive $10,000, and national winners receive an additional
$15,000 and internship offer.
Details: Register on the Web site to receive scholarship materials once they become available.
Best Buy
Web site: http://communications.bestbuy.com/co...holarships.asp
Amount: $1,000 ? 25,000
Details: Recipients are chosen based on community service, academic record, and
response to an essay question.
Deadline: Applications are accepted Jan. 1 ? Feb. 15 of each year.
Burger King
Scholarship name: Burger King Scholars Scholarship
Web site: http://www.bk.com/#menu=8,7,1
Details: To be eligible, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, work part-time,
demonstrate financial need and participate in community service and/or
extracurricular activities. Applications for the current program will be available in October.
Chevrolet
Scholarship name: Excellence in Music Awards
Web site: http://www.chevrolet.com/scholarships/index.jsp
Amount: $1,000
Details: This scholarship is for African American students who plan on majoring in
music and pursuing a music-related career. Students must have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 16.

Chick-fil-A
Scholarship name: Employee Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/ScholarshipFactSheet.asp
Details: Only employees of Chick-fil-A are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The top
25 Leadership Scholarship recipients will also receive an additional $1,000 S. Truett
Cathy Scholar award.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation https://216.64.208.218/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
Discover
Scholarship name: Tribute Award Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/dat.../tribute.shtml
Amount: State winners receive $2,500, and national winners receive $25,000.
Details: This scholarship is for high school juniors only. To be eligible, students must
have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate community involvement and leadership
skills. In addition, students must have also faced a significant challenge.
Deadline: Jan. 31
East Tennessee Foundation
Web site: http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/
Amount: varies by scholarship
Details: Students should check this Web site to determine which scholarships they are eligible for.
Deadline: varies by scholarship
eCampusTours.com
Scholarship name: EdFinancial Scholarship Giveaway
Web site: http://www.ecampustours.com/payingco...holarship.aspx
Amount: $1,000
Details: To enter, students must first register at ecampustorus.com and then use their
ID number to enter for a chance to win a scholarship.
Deadline: Aug. 1
FiSCA National Scholarship Program http://www.fisca.org/scholar.htm
The application for the 2007-2008 academic year is now available.
It must be completed and mailed with a postmark no later than April 5, 2007.
The FiSCA National Scholarship Program is available to benefit deserving college-bound high school seniors
from families in areas served by its members.
Fleet Reserve Association
Scholarship name: FRA Americanism Essay Contest
Web site: http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/About...st/default.cfm
Amount: The top four essays are awarded prizes of $2,000, $3,000, $5,000 and $15,000.
Details: To enter, students must write a 350-word essay on the designated topic. Each entry must be sponsored
by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 1.
Knoxville branch: FRA Branch 194, Attn: Branch secretary, 452 Brookshire Way,
Knoxville, TN 37923
General Motors
Scholarship name: GM Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.gm.com/company/careers/st...u_scholar.html
Amount: varies; Details: GM sponsors several scholarships. Visit the Web site for a complete listing,
program details and contact information.

Kohl?s
Scholarship name: Kids Who Care
Web site: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/Comm...ommunity05.htm
Amount: Local winners receive a $50 Kohl?s gift card, regional winners receive $1,000
and national winners receive $5,000.
Details: This scholarship is based solely on community service.
Deadline: Nomination forms are available in stores or online Feb. 1 ? March 15.
Learn and Serve America
Scholarship name: Presidential Freedom Scholarship
Web site: http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp
Amount: $500
Details: The Presidential Freedom Scholarship is a matching funds program based on
completion of at least 100 community service hours. To qualify for this scholarship,
students must obtain another scholarship worth at least $500. Students must be
nominated through their school. Independent applications are not accepted.

McDonald?s
Scholarship name: National Employee Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/pe...holarship.html
Amount: $1,000
Details: Only McDonald?s employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants
must have worked at McDonald?s for at least four months.
Deadline: The program opens Jan. 1, and applications are due March 1.

Scholarship name: Outstanding Students of America
Web site: http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/
Amount: $1,000
Details: To be eligible, students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and be active in their
school and/or community. In addition to the applications, students must write an essay
(one page, double spaced), describing why the need or deserve the scholarship.
Applications can be found on the Web site.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 15.
Peterson?s
Scholarship name: Imagine America Scholarship
Web site: http://www.petersons.com/cca/ias.asp
Amount: $1,000
Details: Schools can select up to three students to receive an Imagine America
scholarship. To be eligible, students must have a 2.75 GPA, demonstrate financial need
and participate in community service activities. Students must be attending an eligible
career school.
Deadline: Oct. 31
Prudential
Scholarship name: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Web site: http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/
Amount: State honorees receive $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.
for a recognition ceremony. National winners receive $5,000.
Details: This award is based on service to the community. To be eligible, the student
must have completed an individual community service project within the 12 months
prior to applying for the award. Applications can be found on the Web site. Deadline: Oct. 31
School Band and Orchestra
Scholarship name: Music Student Scholarships
Web site: http://www.sbomagazine.com/Essay/
Amount: $1,000
Details: This contest is open to all music students in grades 6-12. To enter, students must write an essay
on the topic provided online. (New topics are posted on the Web site every year on Sept. 1.)
Simon
Scholarship name: Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
Web site: http://syf.simon.com/syf.aspx?pgID=425
Amount: $1,200
Details: This scholarship is based on financial need, leadership, academic achievement,
community involvements and student?s potential. The student must be planning to enroll in an accredited
two or four-year program at a college, university or technical/vocational school.
Deadline: Applications will be available on Oct. 1.
SunTrust
Scholarship name: Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Web site: http://www.offtocollege.info/
Amount: $1,000 scholarship and a $250 gift card
Details: All high school seniors are eligible for this program. Students can register on
the Web site beginning Sept. 15. Drawings are held every two weeks starting Oct. 31.
Deadline: May 11
Tennessee PTA
Web site: http://www.tnpta.org/Scholarships.html
Amount: $1,000
Details: This scholarship is for students who plan on becoming a teacher or working in a
child-related field. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be attending a
Tennessee college or university. Applications are sent to all high schools. See a
guidance counselor for more details.
TVA
Scholarship name: TVA Employee Dependent Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.tva.gov/tvau/scholarship.htm
Amount: $5,000 per year for up to five years
Details: This program is open only to dependents of TVA employees. Applicants are
judged on academics, community involvement, extracurricular activities and an essay.
Two Ten Footwear
Web site: http://www.twoten.org/ClassicScholarships.aspx
Amount: up to $15,000
Details: Two Ten offers scholarships to students who have worked in the footwear,
leather or allied industries at least 500 hours in the year prior to applying. Students
whose parents have worked in one of these industries for at least two years are also
eligible. To be eligible, students must also demonstrate financial need. Before receiving
a scholarship application, students have to complete a preliminary application online.
Deadline: Jan. 27
Tylenol
Web site: http://www.scholarship.tylenol.com
Amount: $1,000 and $5,000
Details: To be eligible, students must be pursuing careers in healthcare. Applicants are judged on their
academic record and leadership qualities. Apply for this scholarship through the Web site.
Deadline: Sept. 30
UPS
Scholarship name: James E. Casey Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.community.ups.com/educati...olarships.html
Amount: $2,000 - $6,000 per year up to four years
Details: Only children of UPS employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must be going to a
four-year degree program at a college or university. For more information, the UPS employee should visit
UPSers.com.
UPS
Scholarship name: George D. Smith Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.community.ups.com/educati...olarships.html
Amount: $500 - $2,000 per year
Details: Only children of UPS employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must be enrolling
full time in a two-year program that will result in an associate?s degree or certification. The UPS
employee should visit UPSers.com for details.
USA Today
Scholarship name: All-USA Academic Teams
Web site: http://www.allstars.usatoday.com
Amount: $2,500
Details: This scholarships recognizes students who not only have a good academic record but also do
projects outside the classroom that will benefit society. Students can only be nominated by the faculty and
staff from their own high school. Nomination forms can be found online.
Deadline: The contest ends in mid-February.
Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://foundation.verizon.com/04013.shtml
Details: Only children of Verizon employees are eligible for this scholarship.
Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Sam Walton Community Scholarships
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $1,000
Details: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need and show proof of
ACT or SAT scores. Wal*Mart employees and their immediate relatives are not eligible for this
scholarship.
Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Associate Scholarship
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $2,000
Details: This program is open to Wal*Mart associates who have worked at Wal*Mart
for one year or longer. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 18 (800 SAT)
and demonstrate financial need.
Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $10,000
Details: This program is open only to the children of full-time Wal*Mart associates. Applicants must
have a minimum ACT score of 22 (1030 SAT) and demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Sam

Here is a 50-page list of scholarships as provided by US Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard.

http://www.medcofkc.org/pdf/2007_Sch..._Directory.pdf

Check out Sam's Scholarship Kiosk to discover the essentials for compiling successful scholarship applications.

Sam

scumpikheaven

Can I get more than one scholarship for an academic year?

HImom

You have to check the terms of the scholarship & the U you'll be attending. Many Us & scholarships allow you to have as many scholarships as you are awarded but sometimes there are restrictions & you may have to choose among awards. There is also a distinction between how merit aid & need aid is handled.

champion1one

Zomg, thank you everyone for the links!

caligurl

thanks for the list!