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Unlocking Free Money: A Freshman’s Guide to College Scholarships
Stepping into the world of higher education is thrilling but often shadowed by the looming worry of tuition costs. Fortunately, a treasure trove of scholarships awaits ambitious students eager to fund their academic journey. This guide offers actionable advice, expert insights, and a dash of encouragement for freshmen and their parents embarking on a scholarship…
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Amount: Varies. About: Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is a nonprofit organization that exclusively supports the Black college community, with 98 percent of its awards going to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Each year, the organization awards nearly 500 scholarships to high-achieving students who plan…
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Nitro College Scholarship
Amount: $2,000. About: The $2,000 Nitro Scholarship is a monthly sweepstakes due at the end of each month. The application is simple and can be completed by either a student or a parent. To qualify, applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, be at least 17 years…
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BestColleges Scholarship
Amount: $6,000. About: The BestColleges Scholarship supports Black women who are currently pursuing a STEM career. BestColleges will award five $6,000 scholarships. The scholarship is open only to undergraduate and graduate students in an accredited college or university in the United States for the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50…
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Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 (BA), $2,000 (Associate’s). About: Offered by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation, the Incoming Freshman Scholarship was created to encourage enrollment in hospitality-related undergraduate programs and attract more students to the lodging industry. The program is funded by the PepsiCo Foundation Scholarship Fund, proceeds from the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS),…
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AG Bell College Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $2,500. About: The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) offers scholarships for full-time students who are deaf and hard of hearing and who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited mainstream college or university. Applicants must use Listening and Spoken Language as…
