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Applying for and receiving scholarship is an important part of the college admissions process. It’s important to look at all of your financial aid options, including researching various scholarship awards. Scholarship requirements vary greatly. That's why it's important for you to dedicate enough time and effort to identifying the types of scholarships are you qualify to receive. How Do I Find Scholarships? As was mentioned previously, qualification criteria vary so much from scholarship provider to scholarship provider that most people seeking scholarships could certainly find some assistance. Obviously you should apply for scholarships if you have a good GPA and standardized test scores but don’t forget all the things that make you unique and could help you to win a scholarship that is not merit based. It's extremely important, once you find an award that interests you, to read the directions and pay special attention to deadlines qualifications - if you don’t meet the criteria exactly, don’t apply. When Should I Apply? According to the National Scholarship Database, nearly 60 percent of scholarships fall between the months of February and April. Therefore, students should begin applying at least a few months prior to this, preferably sometime between September and December. You can use the summer months to complete last minute scholarship applications and finalize loan plans but the bulk of the work should be completed well before then. More importantly, students should always submit their scholarship information before the application deadline. Many organizations will not even glance at late arrivals when determining recipients of scholarship awards, so you could be out of luck if you’re even a day late. Some applications may require you to put in some time but once you've completed an application or two, you might find it will get easier and take less time with each additional one scholarship award. You may even find that you’re able to use components of some applications for other scholarships, such as essays or personal statements. What Tips Should I Keep in Mind? The misinformation coupled with the time and effort involved in applying for scholarships can prevent you from wanting to apply for various college scholarships. If you do a little research now, you’ll find that not only is the process not as time-consuming and intense as you may think, but that there are awards out there for almost everyone. Some of the more important things to remember include applying early (or at least before the deadline), meeting all requirements, following all directions, proofreading and, if the opportunity presents itself, expressing personality and stressing individuality. Browse through our list of scholarship information and remember to check back often because the list is updated weekly.

Featured Scholarship: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC Colonel's Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor's degree program.

TMCF is the only national organization to provide merit scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs). To date, TMCF has provided nearly $100 million in scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to students and member schools. 

TMCF- member schools are a critical source of higher education for all students. More than 80% of all students enrolled in HBCUs and PBIs attend TMCF-member schools.

The UNCF Program Services Department manages various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process.

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Exxon Mobil, in partnership with SECME schools, awards scholarships annually to minority students who are entering math and engineering programs. Mobil Delvac, part of Exxon Mobil, also awards Agricultural Scholarships for students studying agriculture.

This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students. Scholarships are meant for four-year college students who can demonstrate financial need and leadership potential.

The Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship program is a competitive based scholarship program available for college or vocational schools to dependents of associates who have been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates also are eligible.

Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. To this end, the Society offers more than $600,000 in member-only scholarships. Golden Key’s scholarships and awards are administered by Golden Key headquarters annually and require a formal application. Each scholarship has a unique submission deadline and application process.

Wal-Mart gives a significant number of scholarships in each of their communities to graduating high school students.

The Dell Scholarship Program is offered to high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is $20,000. The value of the 250 scholarships available equals $5 million. MSDF funds a significant percentage of college expenses which allows students to focus on their studies and successfully complete a bachelor’s program. Eligibility requirements: Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year, earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA, demonstrate need for financial assistance, participating in an MSDF approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years, planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident.

The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year scholarship, which includes the HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships, will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years). Upon acceptance, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. HP Scholars are eligible for three paid summer internships with HP at an HP location in the US during their undergraduate studies. Requirements for the scholarship: African American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors or community college transfer students who will be attending one of the HP Scholar partnership universities (University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington) and will be majoring in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.

Applicant must be enrolled in a two- or four-year U.S. college or university undergraduate course of study, full time (At least 12 college credit hours) in the fall semester. Be a graduating high school/home school senior. Requirements to apply: have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, and have taken either the ACT or SAT standardized tests, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employee or dependent of an employee, demonstrate financial need by required documents. The Maximum Amount: $100000.

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders. We hope these programs also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields.

For twenty-one consecutive years, the Makers of TYLENOL® have awarded scholarships to students pursuing a healthcare career. We believe that these students are the future, which is why we are awarding $250,000 in scholarships in 2011 to applicants who have chosen a career in healthcare and excel in leadership, academic performance and community involvement. The 2011 application period is now closed, but look for information soon about the 2012 application process. And be sure to check back in August when the forty TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship winners are announced.

A Microsoft scholarship is for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in computer science and related technical disciplines. Scholarship are offered to residents in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Microsoft offers four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. The scholarships is for one academic year for either a full or partial scholarship. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. The scholarship is for tuition only. . Requirements: quality of application, interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership, and financial need. Eligibility, students must be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time of submitting the application. An undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics, and an interest in computer science. The scholarship is merit based, requiring maintaining a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $250,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students. Requirements: Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades, demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Up to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each are available. Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Scholarships are the primary means by which EAF carries out its mission. The Foundation awards Merit, Financial Need and Youth Partners Accessing Capital (P.A.C.) scholarships.

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