There are plenty of financial aid opportunities available to students. Each grant, scholarship, and fellowship have different definitions, applications, and requirements to sort through. Even the most collected students cringe at award descriptions. Award classifications vary from one provider to the next so it is easy to get lost, but do not let all the rules and requirements scare you away from applying.
Most awards are worth thousands of dollars, more than any summer job. Fellowships are the most lucrative type of financial aid. Giving fellowship applications extra attention will pay off. Start with the basics: check out the fellowship information below.
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