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2023 College Scholarships | Application Deadlines for Students (studentscholarships.org)
$cholar$hip$ are gifts. They don't need to be repaid.There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.What kinds of scholarships are available?
How do I find scholarships?
When do I apply for scholarships?
How do I apply for scholarships?
How do I get my scholarship money?
How does a scholarship affect my other student aid?**Murrieta Dollars for Scholars is our main umbrella we use to organize the Scholarships, however some organizations do their own scholarships that are not part of Dollars Scholars. You will find their links at the bottom of this page
Murrieta Valley Unified utilizes the Dollars for Scholars Program to centralize scholarship offers available to our students. Murrieta Dollars for Scholars has given $2.3 million in scholarships to over 4,900 graduates of Murrieta Valley Unified School District to help local seniors make their dreams of higher education a reality.
Seniors who have a minimum cumulative overall grade point average of 3.25 at the end of the first semester, and plan to attend a two-year community college, four-year university, technical, trade, or a vocational school following graduation are eligible to apply. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, accomplishments, involvement and/or merit. and all applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship.
Also check out these trustworthy websites.
- CareerOneStop.
- Big Future Scholarship Search.
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search.
- Unigo / Scholarship Experts.
- Fastweb.
- Scholarship America.
Learn about financial aid and scholarships for undocumented students, foster youth, homeless youth, or students with disabilities.
Be careful when searching for scholarships!- Don’t trust sites that guarantee scholarships.
- Never pay to apply.
- Don’t give sensitive information, like your Social Security number (SSN).
- If you’re not sure about a scholarship, check with a counselor before you apply.
Can scholarships affect your other financial aid?Colleges that accept you will send you financial aid offers. Your offers will list your college costs and how much federal and state aid you can get if you decide to attend. You can’t get more aid than your total cost of attendance (COA).
If scholarships push your total aid over the COA, here’s what you should do.
- Work with your college financial aid office. They want to help you make the most of your aid!
- Free money is best! Lower your loans first. Then, lower your work-study.
How to Apply.Scholarships all have their own requirements, forms, and deadlines. Here are some steps you should take.
- Keep track of your scholarships.
- Read scholarship websites and forms carefully. Make sure you meet all the requirements and apply on time.
- Scholarships can be very competitive. Give yourself plenty of time to complete your application.
- Ask a parent, counselor, or teacher to look over your application.
- If a scholarship comes from your college, you may need to fill out the CSS Profile.
Apply for scholarships every year.Scholarships aren’t just for first-year students. You may be able to renew your scholarships or apply for new ones. Get as much free money as you can while you’re in college!
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