College Scholarship Grants

By Jennifer Bailey

College scholarship grants are financial awards given to students selected according to the criteria formulated by the awarding institution. These scholarships can be used to pay for tuition and other miscellaneous expenses related to the student’s education, and the money given never has to be repaid.

College scholarships are subsidized by educational institutions, nonprofit foundation, private individuals and corporations and are given to students who claim a financial need. Some are reserved for those with exceptional academic or athletic achievement, or those who have shown keen interest in public service. There are also grants for students with a certain nationality or ethnicity, and grants especially for women.

Local and foreign scholarship grants

There are a number of organizations that award grants to both US citizens and exchange students from other countries, such as Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Commission , and the Miss America Foundation. There are also scholarships available to US students for studies abroad, such as the London School of Business grant.

Looking for college scholarship grants

Finding college scholarship grants can be arduous work – expect to put in hours of legwork visiting the offices of the granting institutions, filling out and submitting your application. You can also use the Internet to search for grants. More and more free websites are offering ‘matching’ services, where you simply input your personal background and student data, and they generate a list of scholarships you may be qualified for.

The key is to apply early. Many students are looking for college scholarship grants You must do your research well ahead of the game and get your application in as earl as early as possible to avoid the rush. Also, do not be afraid to make follow-phone calls. Your persistence may impress the grantor, and give you the edge to win the scholarship.