Scholarship Lists

Taking the step to pursue higher education can be both extremely exciting and incredibly daunting. You’re about to start an exciting new chapter of your life, but how will you pay for it?
When you don’t want to saddle yourself with student loan debt, scholarships are the best way to supplement financial aid. If you’re an American student of Asian descent, check out this curated list of thirty valuable scholarships just for you. 

Student athletes on the court, the field, and in the classroom have a unique perspective. You can share your experiences about playing on a team, working with a coach, and setting personal records in your college essays. You can also apply specifically for athletic scholarships to help fund your college education (and in some cases, continue playing your sport/sports in college). Read on to learn more about these athletic scholarships.

As college tuition rises, more students need to apply for financial aid whether they have a solid, average, or below-average academic record. The good news is there are plenty of scholarships you can apply for without being involved in athletics, arts, or having a strong academic record. Here are 22 scholarships for average students–with no GPA requirements, and no involvement in clubs or organizations required.

Being a first-generation college student is a huge accomplishment. First-generation means you’re the first in your family to pursue a post-secondary education. Some of our parents, grandparents, etc. understandably might not have had the opportunity, the funding, or the time to attend college. Now, there are first-generation scholarships students can apply for to help ease the costs of college tuition.

Over one-third of college students end up changing college schools at some point during their academic career. Some students transfer in search of better academics, a Bachelors degree (instead of an Associates), or a more active student atmosphere, while other students want a cheaper college or one a bit closer to home. But there’s a lot to think about when transferring–including how to pay for the new school. That’s why we’ve got you covered with these 25 transfer scholarships.

Most people think of college prep as a task reserved for high school seniors, but junior year is arguably the better time to begin. After all, senior year can get extremely busy. Plus, there are a number of great scholarships available to students in their junior year or younger. That means that if you wait too long to start applying for scholarships, you could be missing out on free money. If you’re ready to get a head start on college prep, check out this list of 25 scholarships for high school juniors just like you.

In Fall 2021, Black students represented 12.5% of the total number of undergraduates in the United States. According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, this group of about two million African American undergraduates took out student loans at a much higher rate than their peers in other ethnic groups. Fortunately, scholarships like the ones below can help make higher education affordable. To help you in your scholarship search, we’ve compiled 30 great college scholarships for Black and African American students.