Making Sense Of Scholarships Golden CO

Scholarship dollars come from sources as diverse as the students who receive them. An understanding of who's giving away this money for college will help you learn where to look and how to win.

College-based Scholarships

Besides using glossy brochures, cute mascots and sweatshirts emblazoned with their names, colleges and universities attract new students by offering scholarships. They also have award programs to help current students with their academic careers. Some of these scholarships you have to apply for; others you receive automatically for being a good student.

Merit Scholarships

These scholarships award students based on a variety of achievements, from high academic performance, to leadership ability, to artistic accomplishment. Financial need may also be considered. Often, you won't apply for these awards; appropriate recipients are chosen based on entrance applications.

Departmental Awards

Some college departments offer awards to students who show promise and achievement in one of their majors. To find out about these opportunities, call the dean's office in your area of study.

Athletic Scholarships

Scholarships are one of the main ways colleges attract top athletes. You can receive anything from a small award to a full ride. Talk to your high school coach or counselor and check out "College Athletic Scholarships."

Fellowships

Fellowships are awards offered to incoming graduate students. Generally these awards accompany admission to a graduate program and cover all expenses, including tuition and a living stipend....