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What is a Scholarship?

College scholarships are forms of aid that help students pay for their education. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid. Hundreds of thousands of scholarships and fellowships from several thousand sponsors are awarded each year. Scholarships are beneficial to funding an education. Learn more: The Value of Scholarships

How to Find a Scholarship

Generally, scholarships and fellowships are reserved for students with special qualifications, such as academic, athletic or artistic talent. Awards are also available for students who are interested in particular fields of study, who are members of underrepresented groups, who live in certain areas of the country or who demonstrate financial need.

The best way to find scholarships or internships is to use a personalized search, like Fastweb, that compares your student profile with a database of awards. Only those awards that fit your profile are identified as matches. Fastweb has the largest, most accurate and most frequently updated scholarship database.

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Featured Scholarship Providers

$2,000 Niche No Essay Scholarship

Niche knows you are busy and that times are tough. That is why they decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. 






Description

The $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. 

Eligibility

All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year are eligible.

Deadline

The deadline falls on the last day of each month. You can apply once each month, with a new winner selected every month. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche’s e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

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Scholarship Groups

Scholarships are available to students at all school levels and represent various interests and attributes. The scholarship groups below highlight new and interesting opportunities. With the information compiled in these links, students can apply for the scholarships they find best meet their needs.

How to Get a Scholarship

While every scholarship application is different, as well as every applicant, these actions help students prepare:

  • Prepare for the Application Process: Know what’s required – transcripts, recommendations, essays. Start early! 
  • Follow Directions: Meticulously adhere to all instructions. Missing requirements equals instant rejection. 
  • Stay Organized: Track deadlines and keep application materials in separate folders. 
  • Check Carefully: Proofread every detail. Errors diminish your chances of winning a scholarship. 
  • Address the Essay Topic: If an essay is required, make sure to answer the prompt. 
  • Be Unique: Judges want to see what makes you special. Share personal experiences and achievements. 
  • Showcase Your Talents: Highlight leadership, service, and creativity. 
  • Apply Early and Often: The more you apply, the better your chances. Don’t be discouraged by initial rejections. 
  • Don’t Overlook Smaller Awards: They add up, and there’s less competition. 
  • Get Recommendations: Secure strong letters from those who know you well. Give them ample time and supporting materials. 
  • Proofread: Have multiple people review your application. 
  • Submit on Time: Deadlines are final. 

Learn more: Step by Step Scholarship Application Checklist

Fastweb’s College Scholarship Directory

The Fastweb College Scholarship Directory highlights new and large scholarships by category within Fastweb’s state-of-the-art scholarship database. The directory brings together scholarships by student category and every opportunity is approved by the Fastweb research team before it reaches their national scholarship database.

With this directory, students have the opportunity to review scholarships by school year, major, student interests, personal circumstances and much more. This is an excellent tool for all students to help them find scholarships to help pay for school.