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Do I apply for scholarships after I get accepted?

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School-specific scholarships are offered by a particular college to students who enroll. You may be automatically considered for these when you apply, or you may be required to submit applications or essays to be considered. Independent scholarships are separate from any specific educational institution. You can often find small scholarships through your local Chamber of Commerce, as well as local clubs, newspapers, and places of worship.

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Do I only need to be academically gifted for a scholarship?

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No! Academic scholarships are really common, but there are scholarships for all kinds of things. For instance, you might be able to get a scholarship based on your interests, what your parents do for a living, or whether you need financial help for college.

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Please do you know of any ongoing scholarship scheme ?

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Use a scholarship search engine like Career One Stop to find current scholarships that you can apply for.

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Can I get a scholarship if I'm already a university student?

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Yes, some scholarships are available even if you're currently enrolled in a college or university!

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Are there scholarships available for undergraduate students?

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Yes, there are many scholarships out there for undergraduate students. These can be found through online searches or by visiting your school's financial aid office.

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How do I fill out scholarship forms?

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This depends on the scholarship form! If it is online, simply fill it in typing. Or, you can print it out and write your answers in and then mail it in.

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Are there any scholarships for not-so-bright students?

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Of course! There are many different scholarships that depend on the qualifications you have. There are scholarships that can also depend on where you live.

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I'm 17; can I take the SAT exam?

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Yes. The College Board -- administrator of the SAT -- actually has rather loose age requirements, meaning that almost any student may take the test. The same is true for adults beyond high school age.

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Do I need to apply for college before applying for a scholarship?

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No, not necessarily. There are plenty of scholarships out there for those who are still in high school. In fact, starting early will give you the best chance of getting as many college scholarships as possible.

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How do I apply for student scholarship when I am in 10th grade?

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You can apply for scholarships the same way as anyone else in high school, as long as they aren't specifically reserved for people of a certain age (you can't apply for scholarships designed for high school seniors). If looking for scholarships in the US, you can start by searching the U.S. Department of Labor’s scholarship search, using the key word "sophomore" to try to find essay contests or scholarships that target 10th graders.

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I have completed my masters now can I apply?

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You cannot apply for scholarships retroactively unfortunately. Scholarships offer to pay for an education that is about to happen or is currently happening. If you are looking to go on to PhD programs, most of these will offer funding, and you will not need a scholarship.

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Can l apply for a scholarship with 2 credits and passes?

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Although this can depend on your country and curriculum — credits and passes can mean lots of different things depending on what you passed — you can always apply for scholarships. Every scholarship has different requirements, and you'll never know for sure whether you'll be accepted unless you apply. Do read the terms and conditions closely.

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Is it true that I can be granted a scholarship based on my academics and sports?

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Yes there are scholarships for both academics and sports. You can search for scholarships that are for specific attributes such as being an athlete or having a high GPA and test scores.

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