July 10, 2008 by Mara Strom Welcome to Scholarship Thursday! Did you know that scholarships are FREE money for college? This week we’ve got three great opportunities for you to earn some of that FREE money. Each of these scholarships has a deadline of July 15, so time is of the essence. Good luck and please let us know if you land a scholarship that was featured here. At FAF, we love a happy ending! 1. Emc2 Election Multimedia Contest: $2,000 Do you have an opinion on energy security, genetic engineering, stem cell research or space militarization? If you could share your thoughts about a science, technology or health issue with the next American President, what would you tell him? Student Pugwash USA (SPUSA), a nonprofit educational organization devoted to multi-dimensional scientif...

June 19, 2008 by Mara Strom By now you’ve probably gotten used to me posting three scholarship notices every Thursday. Well, since I like to mix things up, I’m only going to give you one scholarship notice this week… but it’s a doozy. Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you already know all about social networking. Facebook is your friend. You tweet on twitter. But have you heard of CollegeNET, the newest social network focused on education? If you’re not on the NET, you should be. Especially if you’d like to earn a cool five grand for college. Here’s the deal. All have to do to win one of CollegeNET’s five scholarships is something you’re probably already doing anyway: Social networking. You sign up for an acc...

April 21, 2008 by Mara Strom Summer is just around the corner. Which means, it’s time to start your search for the perfect summer job or internship — you know, the one with enough earning potential to cover your contribution to tuition, room and board for next year. Summer jobs are undoubtedly a cash cow for many working students, but if you’re looking for a less labor-intensive way to earn some extra money for college, then check out our scholarship update. Today’s update includes two great opportunities with deadlines coming up this week. You don’t have much time left, and one of these requires a serious essay, so check them out quickly! 1. The Student-View Scholarship This is more like Publisher’s Clearing House than a traditional scholarship, but hey, $1...

$40,000 College Scholarships To qualify for the McKelvey Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship applicants must: Have owned their own business for a year or more Employ at least one person Have graduated from HS in the previous year Attend any four-year college or university in the U.S. The foundation is giving away 100 awards and recipients can receive up to $10,000 per year for all 4 years for a total of $40,000. Application deadline: January Learn more at: http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org (click on Entrepreneurial Scholarship link) You can also call 877-McKelvey (625-3583) or email info@mckelveyfoundation.org ...

One assumption made by financial aid recipients that needs clarification is the belief that loans are not considered financial assistance. In fact, the vast majority of financial aid dollars are disbursed to students in the form of loans. While federal and state governments do dish out plenty of grant and scholaship aid, loans (often termed “self-help aid, along with work study) are the cornerstone of the modern financial aid industry. This is an important distinction to make, particularly if you enter a post graduate program. As a graduate student, you will no longer be eligible for a Pell grant or any other federal grant aid. Aid eligibility for graduate students usually falls into three categories: loans, assistantships and fellowships. From the Department of Education, the only...

Each fall represents the unofficial beginning of the scholarship hunting season. From this October through the end of Spring 2008, students seeking private scholarships for the 2008-09 school year should be in hunting mode. Most scholarships being posted now are awarded for the 2008-09 academic year. Since there are countless scholarship opportunities out there, the idea of searching through the masses of scholarship search sites and matching services can seem daunting. But armed with a few strategies, you can maximize your time and effort. First off,find a few scholarship search engines that you are comfortable with. Make sure they are legitimate. They should not be requiring any payment, banking information or asking you to commit any type of deception. Once you have found your favor...

Student Financial Aid Resources and the Internet – A few caveats about internet use can reduce your risk of falling victim to identity theft or scholarship fraud. What every student should know. There are a plethora of internet sites touting their financial aid prowess. As in all things related to internet usage, seeking financial aid information and advice via the internet required a critical eye. One enormous red flag is a request for payment for filing your FAFSA for you, or for providing you with scholarship information. Neither process should have a fee attached to it; so caveat emptor. The best places to search for reliable and up to date information are from sites that offer the service free of charge, or directly from the government agency or scholarship donor involved. E...

When it comes to student financial aid it helps to know every avenue that leads to gaining money for your college education. Below we have comprised some helpful tips that may assist you secure the financial aid you need. Target the High Dollar Private Colleges Applying for financial aid at a pricey college or university may not seem realistic BUT the expensive private colleges often grant more financial aid. These schools have to offer a good deal of financial aid to gain diversification among their students. Therefore the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) for these schools may end up being less than what it might be at a large public university. Not only could you end up gaining more financial aid but you could also end up receiving a top- notch education. There is a lot to gain...