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What are College Student Scholarships?

College student scholarships are scholarships awarded to students who are currently attending or are about to attend college. Students who have graduated and been accepted to a college or university can typically apply for these scholarships. 

A scholarship is money earned that you don’t have to pay back. Scholarships can be awarded for a variety of things, including just for attending college. Honing in on aspects of yourself or your resume that make you unique will give you better odds when applying, though, mostly because you’ll be applying among a smaller group. 

Look for scholarships for college students that are dedicated to your major, extracurriculars, location, life circumstances, and much more. The more niche a scholarship is, the better the odds that you’ll earn it! 

Scholarships for college students will often require you to submit an essay, report card, or other proof of enrollment at your college. Note that some scholarships must be sent directly to your institution and will be taken off your semester tuition costs while others will be dispersed to you for extraneous college costs. Most scholarships are not eligible to be taxed, but there are some exceptions. Make sure to speak with the scholarship provider, as well as fill out the appropriate forms come tax time. 

 

How Do I Qualify for College Student Scholarships?

All scholarships will have different requirements because they’re offered by different organizations, businesses, or people, but, in general, if you’re a student attending college you may be eligible for college student scholarships. 

Some college student scholarships will require you to be admitted to an institution, while others may require you to have completed a certain number of credits to be eligible. Others may require you to have at least one year left in your college education. To make a long story short, make sure you read each scholarship’s rules carefully to make sure you’re an eligible applicant.  

 

Why Are College Student Scholarships Important?

Scholarships for college students are very important, especially with the rising tuition costs. On top of the costs typically associated with attending college or university, there are also the “unexpected” costs, like those for textbooks, snacks, transportation, medical care, and more. College student scholarships help students offset the costs of higher education, and allow them to graduate with less debt. 

 

Find College Scholarships for College Students   

Finding college scholarships for college students can be a lengthy process — you’ll want to apply to as many as possible to really build up your nest egg. You can get started today by making an account and searching our extensive scholarships database!

 

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