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Applications are open for the Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants 2025. This summer, Y Combinator will be giving grants to college students to work on their own technical projects.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Greenough Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
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The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) 2025 accepts applications from international master’s and final year undergraduate applicants. This program provides graduate students with a unique chance to engage in high-level robotics research during the summer. Participants will collaborate with renowned experts, gaining insights into the latest advancements in robotics.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Sankofatech Achievers in Technology (AIT) Program 2025. Sankofatech's Achievers in Technology (AIT) program is an intensive, four-year initiative designed to cultivate the next wave of Black technology leaders in the United States. Recognizing that young people of African descent often overlook technology careers due to limited industry awareness, community misconceptions (such as a perceived lack of prestige), and a scarcity of resources, AlT seeks to address these challenges head-on.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Digital Policy Hub Program 2025-2026. The new Digital Policy Hub at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosts a diverse group of emerging, innovative thinkers from the social, natural and applied sciences, providing opportunities for them to further develop their own research, analytical and policy skills.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2025. The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) provides opportunities for Canadian post-secondary institutions to host students from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the MS-CC Undergraduate Summer Internship in Climate and Data Science 2025. The Minority Serving Cyberinfrastruture Consortium (MS-CC) Undergraduate Summer Internship in Climate and Data Science is a 10-week paid internship program that will be hosted at Fisk University in partnership with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service 2025-2027. The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what's possible through public service.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
MBARI’s Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for talented college students (undergraduate and graduate) and educators to work directly with MBARI scientists, engineers, and communicators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Are you passionate about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and histories? Apply for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) Internship Program 2025.
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Calling AlI HBCU Entrepreneurs! For the second year in a row, join the 2025 CIA Tournament Tech Summit for the 2025 Six Minutes You're On Pitch Competition and win funding for your business!
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
The Avery Review, a journal of critical essays on architecture published by the Office of Publications at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, invites submissions for its eighth annual Essay Prize. The call is open to current students (undergraduate and masters) and recent graduates, whether in schools of architecture or elsewhere.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2025. The competition celebrates good design in healthcare. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2025 are now open. The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. Apply now!
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Adobe SAMI Design Program Management Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Public Health Entomology for All (PHEFA) Internship 2025. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a total of six undergraduate students who have completed their junior year as PHEFA Interns in its field offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Fort Collins, Colorado; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the summer of 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the SME Education Foundation Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2024
Are you a collegiate student or faculty member interested in transitioning energy technologies to market? The EnergyTech University Prize is for you! Apply now!
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Lewis Scholarship. Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply but must attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. for this scholarship.
Date Posted: 21 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship. The award is open to any student at any stage in their career pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Dec, 2024
1. What is a College Scholarship?
A college scholarship is a financial award given to students to help cover the costs of tuition, books, and sometimes living expenses. Scholarships are typically awarded based on merit, financial need, or specific criteria such as academic performance, leadership, athletic ability, or community service.
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3. When Should I Start Applying for College Scholarships?
It's best to start looking for and applying to scholarships as early as possible. We recommend you do this during your junior or senior year of high school.
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College scholarships come in various forms, such as merit-based, need-based, athletic, or field-specific scholarships. There are also scholarships for minority students, women, international students, and scholarships based on extracurricular activities or talents, such as music or art.
5. What GPA Do I Need to Qualify for a Scholarship?
The required GPA for scholarships varies depending on the specific scholarship. Some merit-based scholarships require a GPA of 3.5 or higher, while others may accept lower GPAs if the student demonstrates exceptional talent, leadership, or financial need.
6. Can I Lose my Scholarship Once I Receive it?
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7. Can I Apply for Scholarships After I've Already Started College?
Yes, you can. There are many scholarships available to current college students, even if you didn't receive one as a freshman. It's a good idea to check with your school's financial aid office or search ScholarshipBob for scholarships throughout your college years.
8. Can Scholarships Cover all of my College Expenses?
In some cases, yes, fully funded scholarships can cover all your college expenses. However, many scholarships are partial and will only cover a portion of your total costs. We recommend that you apply to multiple scholarships to meet all your needs.