Scholarships

Should Kids Who Can Pay For College Accept Scholarships?

| Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Scholarships, Sean Combs, Justin Combs, Paying for College, College Candy, Justin Combs Scholarship, College Scholarships, College Tuition Hikes, Justin Combs Ucla, Teen News

By Sam, Emory University College is expensive. There is no way around that -- it takes families years, even decades, to save up enough money to aff...

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It's Scholarship Season -- Helping Graduates and Preserving Memories

Meryl Ain, Ed.D. | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Scholarships, High School Graduation, Economic Recession, College, Samantha Garvey, High School Students, Education News
Meryl Ain, Ed.D.

In these difficult economic times where discretionary funds are diminishing, a scholarship, no matter how small, can enhance the life of a young person. It also carries on the living memory of a loved one.

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Catherine New

It's Decision Day For High School Seniors

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine New | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Financial Preparation, Scholarships, College Loans, College, Student Debt, High School, Sallie Mae, College Debt, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans, Stafford Loans, Money News

Taylor Lee, 18, can't decide where to go to college. But by Tuesday she must make a final choice between the University of Miami, a private school...

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Entrepreneurial Lessons From a 9-Year-Old Boy

Katie Hawkes | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Scholarships, Small Business, Young Entrepreneurs, Starting a Business, Entrepreneurs, Business, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Entrepreneur, Los Angeles, Caine's Arcade, Small Business News
Katie Hawkes

While we can't all invest in cardboard arcades and plan to make enough cash to pay off mortgages, student loans and/or bankruptcy fees, we can take a few cues from Caine.

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Making a Difference: April Is Community College Awareness Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Joliet Junior College, Scholarships, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Charity, Economic Development, Michigan State University, Alpena Community College, Higher Education, Community Colleges, Lifelong Learning, American Association of Community Colleges, Impact News
Lisa M. Dietlin

Community colleges serve often as the access point for education and can also be a catalyst for economic development. Here are five tips about community colleges and your way to celebrate as well as honor them this month.

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Derek Jeter To Receive Honorary Doctorate For His Charity Work

Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: New York Yankees, Albany, Scholarships, Video, Siena College, Turn 2 Foundation, Charity, Liberal Arts, Donating to Charity, Derek Jeter, New York, Impact News

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter might be a game-changer on the baseball diamond. And, according to Siena College in Albany, N.Y., he's making noteworthy...

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37 Colleges That Are Cheaper Than You Think

Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Boston University, Scholarships, Tuition Assistance, College Affordability, Utah State University, Paying for College, Financial Assistance, Financial Aid, Grants for College, Stanford, College Scholarships, Slidepollajax, University of Virginia, College News

There's plenty of bad news about the cost of higher education, but we do not always traffic in bad news here at HuffPost College. A number of scho...

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9 Of The Weirdest Scholarships Ever

Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: Scholarships, Video, Weird Scholarships, Dr. Pepper, Duct Tape Scholarship Contest, Financial Aid, Fire Sprinkler, Slidepollajax, Duct Tape, Money for College, Billy Barty, National Marble Tournament, College News

Going to college is expensive, but you don't need to be a genius to get a scholarship to pay for your education. Love Dr. Pepper? The soft-drink co...

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Scouring for Scholarships

Jennifer Islam | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Tuition, Mission Accepted, Fafsa, College Costs, Teen News
Jennifer Islam

The other day I met a college graduate who urged me to apply for as many scholarships as possible and was almost in tears while explaining how much debt she is in.

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600 Summer Learning Scholarships for Chicago Students

Earl Martin Phalen | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Scholarships, Summer Learning Loss, Chicago Education, Summer Advantage USA, Sheila Brillson, Chicago Impact, Chicago News
Earl Martin Phalen

With budget cuts creating a decrease in educational opportunities and an increase in summer violence and hopelessness among youth, it's imperative to keep our children engaged over the summer.

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It's FAFSA Break!

Monica Medina | Posted 05.05.2012

Read More: Css, College Spring Break, Scholarships, Spring Break, FAFSA Application, Fafsa, Subsidized Loans, Federal Student Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Parents News
Monica Medina

What about the tooth fairy? Did she bring you any money this year that you can apply toward the cost of tuition? And exactly how much currency is in your pockets at this very moment? Oh, and do you know, off hand, the value of your grandmother's jewelry?

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A Worthy Investment

David Boone | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Mission Accepted, Scholarships, College Admissions, College Tuition Costs, Mit, College Tuition, College Tuition Hikes, Harvard, Student Loan Debt, Private Colleges, Student Loans, College Acceptance, High School News
David Boone

I am beginning to realize that the majority of my schools cost $200,000 or more to attend. YIKES! There is no way, shy of a miracle, my family can afford such an education.

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The Slow March to April

Jada Alexander | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Mission Accepted, Scholarships, College Admissions, College Essays, College Interviews, College Applications, High School News
Jada Alexander

I was under the impression that completing my applications would mean the end of stress, the end of frustration. But I was very, very wrong.

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'My Secret Strategy To Getting A Scholarship? Applying!'

> | Julianne Micoleta | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: The Mash, College Prep, Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Advice, College Scholarships, College Admission, High School News, College Application, Video, High School News

About the author: Julianne is a senior at Elk Grove and a reporter for The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to Chicagoland high schools. ...

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A Word About Taxes

Daniel Grant | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Taxes, Scholarships, Sales, New Mexico, Grants, Connecticut, Fellowships, Department of Revenue, Business of Art, Rhode Island, Maine, Maryland, Arts News
Daniel Grant

There are approximately 100 designated arts and cultural districts throughout the United States, but Rhode Island is only the second state to legislate tax-free zones for artists in them; Maryland is the other.

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10 Scholarships Every College-Bound Senior Should Apply For

| Tricia Taormina | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Scholarships, RMHC/Scholars Award, Paying for College, High School Seniors, Little Rock Nine Foundation Scholarship, Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship, College Prep, College Scholarships, College Debt, Davidson Fellows Scholarship, Student Loans, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, College Applications, Video, High School News

You're in the midst of making the most pivotal choice of your academic career: where to attend college. And while tuition rates skyrocket, high school...

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Thank You, Cherie Blair

Cheryl Saban Ph.D. | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Scholarships, Women, Cherie Blair, Israel, Mentorships, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Women News
Cheryl Saban Ph.D.

Cherie Blair and I recently hosted a special event in Israel to announce a collaborative effort, "Women talking Women."

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Student Loans: Know Before You Owe

Raj Date | Posted 12.28.2011

Read More: Scholarships, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, College, Loans, Financial Aid, College Scholarships, Student Loans, College Applications, College News
Raj Date

Higher education can be a critical part of the American dream. A more transparent student lending marketplace can help all Americans better pursue that dream.

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Scholarship Funds For Female Athletes Often Unused

My Fox Tampa Bay | Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: Scholarships, College Recruiting, Female Athletes, College Sports, High School Sports, College Coaches, High School News

Who doesn't want to get a free ride to college? If you're a superstar high school athlete, colleges are falling over themselves to give you a free rid...

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Counting Success One Student, One Community at a Time

Alma and Colin Powell | Posted 12.12.2011

Read More: America's Promise Alliance, Education Success Stories, Education News, Child Poverty, Scholarships, At-Risk Youth, Education Programs, After-School Programs, Youth Homelessness, 100 Best Communities for Young People, Education Reform, Scholarship Programs, Youth Support Programs, Education News
Alma and Colin Powell

The volume of conversation about education has increased over the last few years, but what's often lost are the very real stories of the young people whose lives are impacted and the people and programs that are beating the odds.

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10 Scholarships You Can Apply For Right Now!

| Mary Kate Glenning | Posted 12.07.2011

Read More: Scholarships, College Scholarships, College Scholarship, Her Campus, College News

Did you know that over $3 billion is available to college students annually in the form of scholarships? But despite this giant statistic, we still te...

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Suburban College Nation's First To Ask Applicants If They're LGBT

Posted 10.24.2011

Read More: Lgbt, College Admissions, Scholarships, Bisexual Transgender, Chicago Suburbs, Elmhurst College, LGBT Youth, Lesbian, Sexual Orientation, Illinois, Lgbt in College, Gay, Elmhurst Illinois, Diversity, Diversity in College, College Applications, Chicago News

Elmhurst College, a private liberal arts school located in the western suburbs of Chicago, this week released a new undergraduate application [PDF] fo...

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The US Halts Scholarship for Afghan Students: A Background and Future Check

Ipsita Shome | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Scholarships, Taliban, US, Afghanistan, Nato, Afghan Taliban, Youth-Exchange-and-Study-Program, World News
Ipsita Shome

When the United States fences youth exchange programs with prospective countries, it is worrying. When the United States fences a youth exchange progr...

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12 Scholarships You Can Apply For Right Now

| Caroline Finnegan | Posted 09.17.2011

Read More: Scholarships, Her Campus, College Scholarships. College Scholarships You Can Still Apply To, College News

Wouldn't it be great if companies, corporations and businesses would pay you for, well, just being you? Guess what? They do! Before you accept the fin...

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Saluting Military Families This Memorial Day

Major Dan Rooney | Posted 07.30.2011

Read More: Folds of Honor, Military, Memorial Day, Military Children, Folds of Honor Foundation, Military Families, Veterans, Scholarships, Honor, Budweiser, Patriotism, Impact News
Major Dan Rooney

This Memorial Day, it is not only appropriate, but imperative that we remember the other causalities of service: military families. Their needs are great.

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