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College Students Pose at GraduationA college education… Getting a degree is one of the most important investments you will make in your life. However, with the increasing costs of tuition, figuring out how to finance your education can be discouraging and even a little scary. The management team of Financial Aid Finder has been producing top rated financial aid resources since 1993. A few years ago, we decided to bring these resources to the public for free. Financial Aid Finder believes that in today’s economic market students need all the help they can get in finding and evaluating college financial aid options to help them pay for their college and university education.

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The Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service (Deadline: March 22, 2023)

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January 31, 2023

Description: The Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports the next generation of leaders who are ready to bridge divides and create meaningful change. The scholarship provides barrier-reducing financial aid, horizon-expanding travel and experiences, and connections to an exceptional network of purpose-driven leaders. Who Can Apply: The two-year scholarship is open to students…

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U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship (Deadline: March 30, 2023)

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January 21, 2023

Description: The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship program is providing awards to community-college students who plan to transfer to a four-year school and pursue an eligible STEM degree in the next academic year.  Who Can Apply: Applicants must be current full-time undergraduates attending a two-year community college in the United States, planning to transfer to…

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Leslie Amanda Lane Scholarship (Deadline: April 17, 2023)

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February 1, 2023

Who Can Apply: This fund was established in loving memory of Leslie Amanda Lane, a member of the McNeil High School Golf Team and honor student. The scholarship…

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Judy Swan Smith Scholarship (Deadline: April 17, 2023)

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February 1, 2023

Who Can Apply: This scholarship is eligible to graduating seniors in Austin ISD with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who will be attending an accredited university with the…

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