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Table of Contents Why Scholarship Scams Are Growing So Fast 7 Red Flags That Signal Scholarship Scams Common Types of Scholarship Scams You’ll Encounter How to Verify a Scholarship Is Legitimate Protecting Your Personal Information During Your Scholarship Search Free Scholarship Resources You Can Actually Trust What to Do If You’ve Fallen Victim to Scholarship … Read more
This jane scholarship from Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is currently accepting applications. Annual essay contest inviting students to write about Jane Austen’s works. The 2026 topic asks students to examine Austen’s male characters. First-, second-, and third-place winners are selected in three divisions: High School, College/University, and Graduate School. The application deadline … Read more
This paul scholarship from The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is currently accepting applications. Merit-based fellowship providing up to $90,000 over two years for immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate or professional degrees in the United States. Each Fellow receives a $25,000 annual stipend plus 50% of tuition and fees up … Read more
This united scholarship from United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and FedEx Corporation is currently accepting applications. Need-based scholarship for minority students attending HBCUs or UNCF member institutions. Funded by FedEx Corporation through UNCF, the nation’s largest private scholarship provider for minority students, providing financial support to help cover unmet educational costs. The application deadline is … Read more
This ayn scholarship from Ayn Rand Institute is currently accepting applications. Annual essay contest based on Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem. Students write a 600-1,200 word essay responding to one of several provided topics about the book. Winners receive cash prizes mailed directly with no restrictions on use. The application deadline is May 31, 2026 (44 … Read more
This dutchcrafters scholarship from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture is currently accepting applications. DutchCrafters awards three $500 scholarships to full-time undergraduate students at accredited US institutions. Applicants write an essay on how their cultural heritage has influenced their career goals and community contributions. The application deadline is May 01, 2026 (15 days remaining), so plan your submission … Read more
Table of Contents The Very First Scholarship in America: 1643 The 1800s: Organized Aid Takes Root How the SAT Changed Scholarship History America’s Merit System The G.I. Bill: When the Government Got Serious Cold War Competition and the National Defense Education Act The Higher Education Act of 1965: A New Philosophy The Rise of Private … Read more
This thermo scholarship from Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently accepting applications. Thermo Fisher Scientific awards scholarships annually to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the life sciences. The program supports the next generation of scientists with financial assistance for students studying biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. The application deadline is April 30, 2026 … Read more
This naacp scholarship from NAACP is currently accepting applications. Awards $2,000 to twenty-two Black/African American current and incoming postsecondary students under age 25. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be NAACP members. Recipients are announced in Summer 2026. The application deadline is May 22, 2026 (37 days remaining), so plan your submission accordingly. Below, we … Read more
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