Scholarshipzone

Scholarship America - an ongoing column from U.S. News and World Report, has scrounged up some advice for college students hoping to start their new year by being awarded financial aid for school through a scholarship program.
Some of the news source's advice is common knowledge. Seeking out and applying for as many scholarships for college as possible, combining online and local resources to enhance your knowledge and options for scholarships, participating in activities and volunteer work and filling out a FAFSA are all recommended.…

While filling out scholarship applications could ultimately lead to being awarded financial aid for school and lessen the cost of higher education, some experts point out that students should be cautious about certain programs offering scholarships for college.
Trib Total Media spoke with Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid and FastWeb, who outlined several methods scam artists use to swindle aspiring, and sometimes oblivious, college students.…

The Los Angeles Times recently documented a somewhat peculiar new policy at the University of Chicago and other schools. Questions along the lines of "So where is Waldo, really?" have been appearing as essay options on applications for enrollment.
These abstract questions are designed to gauge a student's capacity for abstract thought and hopefully make the sometimes arduous application process a bit more whimsical.…

In Georgia, need-based scholarships for college have been done away with, in order to dedicate more financial aid for school to merit-based scholarship programs. While this policy has been in place for 20 years, according to the Wall Street Journal, some experts aren't convinced this strategy is fair to students from low-income communities.
"The money is being slowly taken away from the students who need it most," Shannon McGhee, the associate director of financial planning at Mercer University, in Macon, Ga, told the news source.…

Recently more than 250 golfers competed in a celebrity golf tournament that scrounged up $140,000 that will be set aside from financial aid for college at Lone Star College. 
According to YourHoustonNews, the event took place at the Woodlands Country Club Palmer and Tournament Courses.
"The Lone Star College Foundation Golf Tournament is about building community, connecting with our donors, and supporting students," Darcy Mingoia, executive director the LSC Foundation, told the news source.…

After living with your parents for 18 or 19 years, sharing an on-campus apartment or room with a relative stranger might seem like a huge adjustment. Here some tips for college students hoping to get along with their roommates. Remember, success leads to a comfortable living situation. In a best case scenario, you'll end the year with a new friend.
Learn to appreciate their uniqueness
The chances that your new roommate will be a deviation from the type of person you're used to hanging out with is pretty good.…

The San Diego Foundation - the biggest resource of financial aid for college in the county - is providing scholarships for college to graduating high school seniors, students already in college and grad students. There are also scholarships for those studying vocational trades and former students looking to restart their education.
According to the organization, it sponsored 650 students who received a total of $2.5 million in financial aid for college in 2011.…

Many students jump on the opportunity to study abroad while they're finishing their undergraduate work, and with good reason. Spending three or four months abroad can broaden students' cultural horizons, shake up the monotony of a typical semester cycle and even give them the chance to learn more about their own lineage. However, there are a handful of safety and financial tips for college student travelers hoping to soak in more of the world should know.…

A report from the Fort Morgan Times states that 250 Legacy scholarships from the Elks Foundation are slated to be given to 250 high school seniors. Applications are due Feb. 1 at 11 a.m., and includes $4,000 designated for grants for education for descendants of living Elks who joined the organization before April of 2010. Great-grandchildren don't qualify for the college scholarships.…

Here's a tidbit for future higher education students looking for tips for college enrollment that will allow them to hone their skills in new media and technology - Newberry College in Newberry South Carolina will begin offering social media as a major and minor as the fall of 2013.
“Newberry has something that very few colleges have to offer," said the associate professor of graphic design and founder of the social media program, Tania Sosiak.…