I can’t believe it’s the last day of July. The start of school is right around the corner. Are you ready? Are your finances? If you are still trying to scrounge up cash to pay for college, look no further. I’ve got three great scholarships to help you fund your higher education. There is a $5,000 scholarship for doctoral students of physical therapy; a $750 photo essay competition entitle “Who’s Got You Covered?”; and a $10,000 essay competition about poverty, called “In the River They Swim.” You can learn more about college scholarships by visiting our scholarship section , which has helpful articles on everything from the scholarship application process to scholarship essays. 1. Florence P Kendall Doctoral Scholarship: $5,000 It’s...

If you are already attending college or are about to start in the fall, you no doubt realize just how expensive getting a higher education really is. Even if you choose a more frugal option such as attending your local community college and living at home with mom and dad, there are all sorts of little expenses that really pile up. The average cost of text books is $1,000 per year, for example. And college fees aren’t cheap either. One of the best ways to ensure that you graduate college without having to charge your way through is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Whether you need an extra $2,000 or $20,000, the more scholarships you apply for, the better your chances of winning enough to cover your bills. Not sure where to find out about scholarships you might be qua...

Sorry for the late posting of these scholarship announcements.  I’m going to move to a biweekly format for scholarships starting next week as the cold weather signals the start of a much more robust scholarship season. Today, I’ve got three college scholarships with deadlines for this week, but in the coming weeks we will be looking at scholarships with late November, December and early January deadlines. It’s time to start getting your duck in a row, so to speak, so that you can the most out of your scholarship opportunities.  If you are a high school senior, that means fine-tuning your scholarship essays and making sure your letters of recommendation are in tip-top shape.  If you are in college, looking for money for later this year or for the ‘09-’10...