Scholarshipzone

When you put together your list of schools for college applications, it's usually divided into three categories - top, reach and safety. The top schools are those that you're really gunning for, ones within your range (GPA, SAT, financial) and offering a lot of the opportunities you're interested in. Reach schools are the ones that feel a bit like playing the lottery.…

While many people naturally assume that tuition is the biggest worry for students on a budget, there are other costs that can put a dent in individuals' bank accounts while in school as well. If you're already relying on college scholarships to curb the cost of tuition, you might want to think of where your money is being spent and how you can save more cash.…

As a student working toward a degree, there are now numerous online scholarships that can be earned to help curb the cost of tuition. However, some individuals might still have difficulty paying for the expenses associated with obtaining a degree, even after finding college scholarships.
If you are having trouble paying for everything from textbooks to stationery, there are a few tips you can take into consideration to save cash.…

Many a prospective student of higher education has suffered through a mind-numbingly boring weekend of community service for the sake of college admissions. Extracurricular activities shouldn't be tests of endurance, however, they should be passions that you pursue beyond the bounds of school - proof of your interests, ambitions and even intellect!
Tips for getting into college will vary from easy to difficult, and this can be one of the more challenging.…

Two of the most important numbers that will appear on your college applications are your GPA and SAT scores. While these certainly tell your prospective school how much you excel overall as a student and how great a test taker you are, they don't reveal one important aspect of your character - how much do you challenge yourself?
Passing classes and quizzes with flying colors is important and essential to getting into your top schools, but colleges want to know that you're a student who knows how to set goals and rise to challenges.…

Sometimes the small things make all the difference, and that's never more true for your wallet than during your four years of college. A penny saved is a penny earned, and you're going to need all the pennies you can get once you graduate. Do your best to save more than a few cents at a time with these quick tips for saving money during college.…

Since its debut, Twitter has quickly become a reigning king of social media. It's simple, haiku-like 140-character parameters means that it stands out from the crowd - fast, efficient and useful. Sounds like a great tool for scholarship seekers, and If you're looking for scholarship opportunities, you're sure to find a few in the Twitterverse.
U.S. News and World Report recently published a story by Scholarship America outlining the top ten Twitter handles for those social network-savvy individuals looking for a little financial assistance for college.…

College is a tough time financially for most students. While you'll be forking out money hand over fist to stay in school, chances are you won't have the spare hours for full-time employment, and even part-time work is sparse and accrued at minimum wage.
So how do you avoid crippling debt post graduation? College costs a lot, but it shouldn't cost you your quality of life after you graduate.…

You've finally wrapped up your college applications, you have some room to breathe, the hints of anxiety about acceptance letters are already tingling and then someone tells you it's time to start the scholarship applications. While not as stressful as the college application process, applying for scholarships is still a lot of work - it requires hunting down, careful consideration, numerous essay drafts and - most of all - a large chunk of your time.…

Dunkin' Donuts has been keeping college kids going for years with delicious coffee ideal for late-night cram sessions and pre-class wake-me-ups, but now they're giving a group of scholars a non-caffeinated advantage in the classroom. The lucky students who won the third annual Dunkin' Donuts Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program will be taking home $1,000 scholarships for full-time study at any two- or four-year university or vocational-technical school during the upcoming academic year.…