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Scholarship Spotlight: You Can Afford College!

Most prospective college students aren't aware of just how many scholarships are available for the taking. Becoming a FindTuition.com member gives you access to thousands of scholarships. With such a wide variety, you're bound to find one that is tailored specifically to your own needs. Check out the examples below:

Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarship (AIME)
Award Amount: $3,000
Description: A demonstrated interest in the iron and steel industry is required. Essay, NAFTA, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume are to be submitted with application.
Awards Available: 3
Deadline: March 2
Additional Details:

  • Awarded annually.
  • You may renew this award. Recipient must re-apply.
  • This award does not require you attend a specific college or university.

Application Submission:
http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarships.htm

Chrysalis Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Description: Applicant must be a woman who has had at least one year of interruption in college education.
Awards Available: 2
Deadline: March 1
Additional Details:

  • Awarded Annually.
  • Required areas of study: geoscience
  • You may not renew this award.
  • This award does not require you attend a specific college or university.

Application Submission: http://www.awg.org/

California Masonic Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $500-$11,000
Description: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a California resident for at least one year, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Awards Available: 100
Deadline: March 15
Additional Details:

  • Awarded Annually.
  • You may renew this award. Renewable if recipient reapplies and maintains minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status.
  • This award does not require you attend a specific college or university

Application Submission: http://www.freemason.org/scholarship_center/index.htm

Cymedithas Gymreig Scholarship
Award Amount: $500-$1,000
Description: Applicant must be of Welsh descent, participate in Welsh events, and reside or attend a school within 150 miles of Philadelphia. Applicant must attend the Philadelphia Gymanfa Ganu for application and interview. A self-addressed, stamped envelope is required.
Awards Available: 6
Deadline: March 1
Additional Details:

  • This award is given every year.
  • You may renew this award. Recipient must re-apply for renewal.
  • This award does not require you attend a specific college or university

Application Submission:
Cymedithas Gymreig: Welsh Society of Philadelphia
367 South River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Academic Opportunity Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Description: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a Michigan resident. Preference is given to minority students.
Awards Available: 3
Additional Details:

  • Awarded Annually.
  • You may renew this award. Recipient must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA and full-time enrollment to retain scholarship for up to four years.
  • This award requires you attend a specific college or university

Application Submission: http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/pdfforms/FerrisAcademicOpportunitySchol.pdf

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This blog was written by Jennifer Werts

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