Scholarshipzone

So you've spent the last eight months slaving over college applications and writing your heart out in essay after essay. The last thing you want to think about - other than finals probably - is a scholarship application. Here's the good news: All those college essays? Well there's probably a lot there that you can mine for your scholarship applications. The bad, but totally manageable, news?…

The current generation is growing up with computers - so much so that many children can learn to use a mouse before they first speak. With so much depending on our understanding of technology, from our jobs to our health, and so many fields becoming digitized, it's not surprising that computer science is one of the fastest growing fields in education.…

The president of the Jetta Operating Company has endowed a scholarship of $120,000 to Texas A&M, funded through the Texas A&M Foundation in the Von Gonten Scholars Program, which helps support and provide financial aid for college engineering students.
President Gregory A. Bird, who graduated A&M in 1982 and is also the owner of Jetta Operating, commented that with graduates in such high demand the petroleum industry needs more educated and advanced workers.…

Leslie Martin is one lucky girl. The 18-year-old Texas teen has won the first Majesty Outdoors college scholarship, which was handed to her May 12th at a fundraising event for next year's recipients held in San Antonio, Texas. According to Majesty Outdoors, the scholarship fund is looking good for 2013, and will likely be able to help out a whole set of graduating seniors.…

Education is of great value, but it doesn't always come cheap and never comes easy. One thing mitigating the financial and time-oriented challenges of higher education are online courses offering college degrees based around your schedule and your budget. In a high-tech age where many university students find themselves wired to computers and monitors through most of their classes anyway, why not take the classroom into your home.…

You may have had a steady circle of friends from your hometown or high school, but going to college will mean a fresh start in terms of your social life. While you might have spent hours researching and scrutinizing scholarship opportunities and applications in preparation for freshman year, chances are you're feeling a little apprehensive about building an entirely new group of friends.…

As a college student, you'll likely be finding every and any way possible to save money. While applying for scholarship opportunities is a great method for reducing the costs of tuition, it won't cover non-academic expenses. If you're planning on attending a school that's miles away from your hometown, you'll soon discover that traveling back and forth during holidays and vacations can cost a pretty penny.…

If you're a particularly talented player on your high school sports team, you may be thinking about seeking out athletic scholarships to help pay for college tuition down the line. However, with only about 138,000 opportunities available between millions of student athletes, according to U.S. News & World Report, you'll have to find ways to stand out among the competition. Here are some tips to boost your chances of earning an athletic scholarship for college.…

As you progress through high school and begin thinking about your future in college, you may be considering the possibility of earning an athletic scholarship in your chosen sport. While this is certainly a viable option for offsetting the rising costs of tuition, it's also important that you consider the realities of college sports and how they can benefit your academic goals.…

After spending months visiting different schools, preparing for the SAT/ACT, submitting scholarship essays and finalizing college applications, it can be incredibly exciting when you arrive for freshman move-in day at your dorm. However, this initial enthusiasm can be cut short if you discover you're not entirely compatible with your roommate. While it takes time to get used to living with someone new, sometimes it becomes painfully clear that you're going to have issues with your living situation.…