Scholarshipzone

In addition to new uniforms and other athletic accessories for the school's wrestling team, a total of $11,000 worth of grants for education were provided to students in Bakersfield, California, in a joint effort between NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and the clothing company TapouT, according to the Warner Robins Patriot.
The North High School students who were awarded the financial aid for college did so by winning an essay contest based on overcoming adversity in everyday life.…

While the superficial price of the average college tuition continues to increase, some major universities are providing financial aid for school to a surprising majority of students, according to a recent report by U.S. News. For example, the news source pointed to Harvard University, which offered a 75 percent discount to two-thirds of its new students in 2011.
The article stated that 60 percent of the Harvard student community getting need-based financial aid for college paid just under $15,000 during one academic year, including tuition, fees, room and board, even though Harvard's official price tag is much closer to $40,000 a year.…

Many students have a difficult time holding down more than a part-time work study or minimum wage job while keeping up with their studies. But let's not forget what the old adage about how all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
College students have to keep themselves entertained outside of their school work. However, movie and concert tickets aren't usually free, and neither are drinks and food at restaurants.…

Although the prevalence of digital downloading may have rendered music a less profitable arm of the entertainment industry than it once was, some successful musicians and business leaders want to help the next generation. To do this, they're providing scholarships for students considering a career in the music business.
"There is this myth that there is a wall, and on the other side of the wall there are people trying to keep you out.…

When people think of achievements a student could rack up that may help them acquire money for college by filling out scholarship applications, they might normally think of earning an impressive grade point average, or excelling in sports. However, the truth is there's a scholarship out there out there for virtually every attribute a person could have.
Here, we offer just a sampling of the strangest scholarships for college, originally listed on Zen College Life.…

According to an article appearing in the Daily Times, a newspaper out of Farmington, New Mexico, actor Johnny Depp signed a $25,000 check that will go toward financial aid for college to young members of the Navajo Nation.
Specifically, this money for college was donated to the Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance fund, which the news source said doled out $14 million in financial aid for school to its aspiring student members last year to 5,000 students.…

After living 18 years without having to worry about money for meals, housing, bills and other living necessities, some students struggle to manage their finances once they've entered higher education. It can be liberating to be able to buy whatever you feel like, however it's important to prioritize necessities over impulse spending. With that in mind, the blog Get Rich Slowly offers tips for college students to help them make sure they aren't constantly calling on their parents to replenish their bank accounts.…

These days, it's more important than ever to find some financial aid for college though college scholarship opportunities. Because of this, some grants for education can be very competitive. Luckily, the financial website InvestingAnswers put together a guide for students applying for a scholarship.
Contrary to popular wisdom, an expert told the online information provider that ending your high school career with your picture on every page of the yearbook due to participation in many extracurriculars might not help get a scholarship as much as some people assume.…

A report from News Bulletin noted that the Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship program awards thousands of dollars in money for college annually to applicants who qualify. Aspiring geniuses can apply for a scholarship in 2013 through the organization up until January 15.
All that's required to potentially receive this financial aid for college is a 550 word essay and the time it takes to fill out one of the foundation's scholarship applications online.…

Seeing as how whatever funds many students have stashed away are likely being set aside as money for college, they may not have the means to spend a lot on a Halloween costume. A Duquesne University newspaper has provided some tips for college students who want to look their spookiest on the cheap.
Pre-assembled costumes, often displayed in large plastic bags, should be eschewed for thrift store and homemade costumes.…