There are a multitude of different companies that are accepting applications for scholarships. Some of them are the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation, and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. The applications for these scholarships are not difficult to complete, either. For the National Merit Scholarship, the applicant must demonstrate leadership and academic achievement and a personal essay and recommendations are required. The U.S. Department of Education requires that all applicants prove financial need.
Most scholarships have similar requirements, making the application process relatively simple.
There is no excuse for not allowing yourself ample time to get all of the money you need to go to college. Of course, you could still go and simply take out large student loans, but then you will be forced to pay them back for many years to come. So get a head start on the competition and apply today. Reprinted with permission from the November issue of The Masthead. Read more Feature stories.