All of the information in this blog is from a good friend of GCCS, Chuck Kittrell. Chuck is a college representative for Bob Jones University. Over the years he has compiled scholarship information from hundreds of sources. The scholarship document contains over two hundred pages of scholarship ideas. Searching for scholarship can be a full time job and perhaps yield more college funding than a regular summer job.
Here is what Chuck Kittrell says, “When you first look at this scholarship file you will probably be overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of the file. I have spent several years putting this file together. As I have traveled the country recruiting, I have looked everywhere for scholarships…high school bulletin boards, college websites, internet college scholarship search engines, etc. And there are still hundreds of scholarships out there that are not included in this file.
Here are some tips for searching for scholarships.
- Start your search in your own backyard. Don’t go for the big scholarships that most of the time turn out to be a waste of time (Example: Coca-Cola Scholarship, $100,000 – receives more than 100,000 applicants every year). Look for scholarships from your parents’ employers, local civic groups, clubs, businesses, churches, and organizations in your community first. Don’t worry if they are small! The small ones add up!
- Use your high school guidance counselor as a resource. If you are already in college, make an appointment with your college financial aid office. They will be more than happy to give you ideas about where to find scholarships and grants.
- Those extracurricular activities your involved in during your high school years can turn out to be a great resource for scholarships. There may be scholarships sponsored by the organizations with which you are involved.
- There is no magic number of scholarships to apply for. Don’t spend time crafting the perfect application and apply for only two scholarships. And don’t apply for hundreds of scholarships sending in the same application for each one. Strike a balance between quantity and quality.
- Keep a file on each scholarship you apply for and make sure you don’t miss the deadlines! On the outside of each folder write the deadline for applying in bold.
- Beware of scholarship scams!”
From the Table of Contents
Tips On How To Use The Scholarship File………………………………………………………….1
Recommended Books on Finding Aid for College……………………………………………….4
Miscellaneous Internet Sources for Scholarship Search..……………………………………5
Miscellaneous Scholarships…………………………………………..………………………………..8
Websites on How to Reduce College Debt………………………..………………………………11
Scholarships for High School Seniors………………………………..……………………………12
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Women……….………………………………………22
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Minorities…..…………………………………………31
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Minorities in Medical, Nursing, Public Health….43
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowship for Hispanics and Latinos……………………………….50
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for African-Americans………………………………….57
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Native Americans…………………………………..60
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Engineers, Computer Engineers, Scientists…….62
Scholarships for High School Students……………………………………………………….73
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Biology, Environmental Sciences,
and Agriculture………………………………………………………………………………….77
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Math and Physical Science………………………85
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for the Social Sciences………………………………..92
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Teachers……………………………………………98
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Medical School and Health Professions……..103
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Public Health…………………………………….112
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Cancer Research and Cancer Education……120
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Nurses and Nursing Students…………………125
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for The Arts, Humanities, and Liberal Arts…….129
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for International Study Abroad…………………..134
Scholarships for College and Graduate School Students………………………………147
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Library Studies, Museums, History…………153
Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Media Communications………………………159
Miscellaneous Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships……………………………………..162
Summer Jobs, Research Internships, and Training Programs for Students………..173
Summer Internships for Biomedical Students in High School, College, and
Graduate School…………………………………………………………………………….187
Athletic Scholarship Websites……………………………………………………………..198
Scholarships and Grants for International Students……………………………………199
Websites for Student Loans………………………………………………………………..200
Miscellaneous Minority Scholarships…………………………………………………….201
Miscellaneous Womens’ Scholarships……………………………………………………204
Faith-Based Scholarships…………………………………………………………………207
More Miscellaneous Scholarships………………………………………………………..208
College Funding Websites By State……………………………………………………..209
Federal Grants and Student Loans……………………………………………………..213
Scholarships and Grants for Students Attending Bob Jones University…………..215
General College Information……………………………………………………………219
Checklists for High School Students……………………………………………………221
Surviving Those Financial Aid Forms…………………………………………………222
Scholarships Scams………………………………………………………………………223
Financial Aid Crash Course……………………………………………………………225
Making the Most Out Of Your Database Search…………………………………….226
Maximizing Your Summer For Scholarship Success………………………………..227
Start Your Scholarship Search Today…………………………………………………228
The Art of Scholarship Recycling………………………………………………………229
Unlocking the Secret World of Online Database Searches…………………………230
Using the Summer to Iron Out Scholarship Wrinkles……………………………….231
Great Resources About Aid and Student Loan Debt………………………………..232
Twenty Things You Need to Know About Financing College……………………..233
The Six Most Common Blunders of College Applicants……………………………235
Ten College Interview Mistakes……………………………………………………….237
Application Essay Tips…………………………………………………………………238
Are Your SAT Scores Good Enough………………………………………………….240
Five Ways To Score Scholarship Money…………………………………………….243
What To Do If You Can’t Get Enough Aid………………………………………….245
Clean Up Your Social Media…………………………………………………………246
We hope you find this blog useful.