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Last month, the FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds. Previously, you had to be at least 16 years of age to receive any of the three approved COVID vaccines. Now, all high school-aged students can get vaccinated, and New York state has an interesting idea to incentivize getting a vaccine – offering students a scholarship lottery.

NY Students Have a Shot at This Scholarship

June 3, 2021 11:42 AM

by Izzy Hall

Last month, the FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds. Previously, you had to be at least 16 years of age to receive any of the three approved COVID vaccines. Now, all high

After all the stress of worrying over grades and college applications, an exhaustion can set in. We even have a name for it: senioritis. The problem is that this fatigue gets confused with laziness, and that doesn’t help anyone.

Our Guide to Overcoming Senioritis

May 18, 2021 10:26 AM

by Scholarships.com Staff

After all the stress of worrying over grades and college applications, an exhaustion can set in. We even have a name for it: senioritis. The problem is that this fatigue gets confused with laziness,

Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score. Last year, the College Board made significant chances to the AP Exams in order to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on students, schools and curriculums. This year, the exams will look more like they have in the past, but with some notable changes.

The AP Exams Have Significant Changes for Second Year in a Row

April 14, 2021 4:11 PM

by Izzy Hall

Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score.

The newest COVID-19 relief package, signed last Thursday, will finally include stimulus payments for dependent high school and college-age students. Students claimed by their parents as dependents ages 17 or older are slated to receive $1,400 from the government. Students over the age of 16 were left out of the prior two COVID stimulus payments, so this stimulus money coming their way will no doubt be appreciated.

High School and College Students to Receive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

March 16, 2021 1:47 PM

by Izzy Hall

The newest COVID-19 relief package, signed last Thursday, will finally include stimulus payments for dependent high school and college-age students. Students claimed by their parents as dependents

A great scholarship opportunity for students enrolling at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has extended through the end of Black History Month. The Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) will award 150 scholarships worth $40,000 over four years as well as provide mentoring and internship opportunities to select winners. The extended deadline for this scholarship is March 1st.

Big STEM Scholarship Opportunity for HBCU Students

February 18, 2021 10:51 AM

by Izzy Hall

A great scholarship opportunity for students enrolling at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has extended through the end of Black History Month. The Future of Stem Scholars

Extracurricular Activities Can Win You Scholarships

February 16, 2021 4:26 PM

by Izzy Hall

When you create your free scholarship search profile on Scholarships.com, you’ll want to include information such as your GPA, the academic majors you’re interested in and the colleges and

Two TikTok Stars – Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson – are teaming up with sports social media app SporstHi to create new scholarships for underserved students. Their combined donation of $20,000 will fund four scholarships for high school athletes.

TikTok Stars Create Scholarships for High School Athletes

February 11, 2021 1:36 PM

by Izzy Hall

Two TikTok Stars – Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson – are teaming up with sports social media app SporstHi to create new scholarships for underserved students. Their combined donation of $20,000

Yale University is bringing a popular psychology course to over 500 low-income high school students across the country. Not only will this course be available for free, but it will also give students college credits upon completion.

Popular Course from Yale Offered Free to High School Students

February 10, 2021 3:39 PM

by Izzy Hall

Yale University is bringing a popular psychology course to over 500 low-income high school students across the country. Not only will this course be available for free, but it will also give students

February has some notable holidays – including the month-long celebration of Black History Month. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History Month’s 2021 theme is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” At Scholarships.com, we know college-bound students are thankful for the help their families give them in paying for college. That’s why applying to scholarships is so great – scholarships not only help you achieve your dream of going to college but also help ease the financial burden on your family. If you’re a Black student attending college in the Fall of 2021, take a look at the following winter- and spring-deadline scholarships! And be sure to do a free scholarship search for even Black Scholarships at the state and regional level.

Celebrate Black History Month with Seven Great Scholarships

February 5, 2021 1:43 PM

by Izzy Hall

February has some notable holidays – including the month-long celebration of Black History Month. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History

The first week in February is known as National School Counseling Week. School counselors are an invaluable resource during your high school education and beyond. School counselors can help students discover colleges, find scholarships and offer advice on all parts of the college admissions process. They want to set you up for success in your career as a college student.

Celebrating National School Counseling Week

February 2, 2021 3:51 PM

by Izzy Hall

The first week in February is known as National School Counseling Week. School counselors are an invaluable resource during your high school education and beyond. School counselors can help students

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NY Students Have a Shot at This Scholarship

Our Guide to Overcoming Senioritis

The AP Exams Have Significant Changes for Second Year in a Row

High School and College Students to Receive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

Big STEM Scholarship Opportunity for HBCU Students

Extracurricular Activities Can Win You Scholarships

TikTok Stars Create Scholarships for High School Athletes

Popular Course from Yale Offered Free to High School Students

Celebrate Black History Month with Seven Great Scholarships

Celebrating National School Counseling Week

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