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As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we reflect on the enormous contributions of Asian Americans and share their culturally rich history. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, with more than 23 million it total. However, API individuals, communities, and businesses have been disproportionately impacted by discrimination and criminal acts that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic in recent years. Now more than ever, we need to stand united as Americans against anti-Asian racism.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2022 Scholarships

May 25, 2022
by Liz Montenegro
As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we reflect on the enormous contributions of Asian Americans and share their culturally rich history. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make
Have you started making Spring Break plans? If you’re a sun-loving student, why not consider adding campus tours of beachside colleges to your list? You could study where the rest of the world vacations! Students who love the beach know that the combination of the sun and sea gives you that extra dose of calm when the coursework gets tough. Not only that, but the beach is the perfect setting to relieve stress while meeting people through activities like beach volleyball, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and more.

Top 5 Beach Colleges (Scholarships Included!)

March 9, 2022
by Liz Montenegro
Have you started making Spring Break plans? If you’re a sun-loving student, why not consider adding campus tours of beachside colleges to your list? You could study where the rest of the world
After almost two years of closing their doors to visitors, many colleges and universities have begun opening back up to in-person campus tours, and some will be opening this spring. As you plan your next campus visit, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare and help you make a well-informed decision. To get the most out of your college campus visit, follow these tips.

Universities Reopen for In-Person Campus Tours

February 18, 2022
by Liz Montenegro
After almost two years of closing their doors to visitors, many colleges and universities have begun opening back up to in-person campus tours, and some will be opening this spring. As you plan your
Across the country, the demand for student mental health services has surged in light of pandemic challenges. Over the past few years, students' pre-existing conditions of anxiety, depression, PTSD and suicidal ideation have only been exacerbated by the pandemic, and minority students have been disproportionately affected by these challenges. While many colleges have not been able to keep up with the rising mental health crisis among its students, others are stepping up its efforts to build a more supportive, nurturing environment on its campuses.

Counseling Scholarships for Minority Students

February 9, 2022
by Liz Montenegro
Across the country, the demand for student mental health services has surged in light of pandemic challenges. Over the past few years, students' pre-existing conditions of anxiety, depression, PTSD
Your senior year of high school is full of ups and downs, and you might have mixed feelings about starting college next year. On one hand, you may be excited to start fresh in a new place and meet new people. But you might also be feeling quite nervous about all of the changes coming your way. It can be nerve-wracking to leave behind all that feels safe and familiar to you.

High School vs. College

February 4, 2022
by Liz Montenegro
Your senior year of high school is full of ups and downs, and you might have mixed feelings about starting college next year. On one hand, you may be excited to start fresh in a new place and meet
When it comes to a student’s overall success, experts have found that a college’s location on the map is equally as important as the quality of the school’s curriculum and social environment. According to Forbes, these colleges ranked #1 for each of these categories: large city, midsize city, and small city college towns out of 415 U.S. cities. When planning your next campus visit, consider schools in these top-rated college towns.

Best U.S. College Towns 2022

January 21, 2022 11:05 AM
by Liz Montenegro
When it comes to a student’s overall success, experts have found that a college’s location on the map is equally as important as the quality of the school’s curriculum and social environment.
Choosing which college to attend is a huge decision that involves many factors to consider. For a Christian student who is weighing their options, there are quite a few benefits to attending a Christian college. For starters, campus culture is important no matter where you go, but Christian colleges offer a faith-based environment where you can be surrounded by students and staff who share your core values. Campus activities such as chapel and religious services, Bible studies, and extracurriculars offered on Christian campuses are designed to help you grow in your faith.

Featured Christian Scholarship Programs

December 22, 2021 1:47 PM
by Liz Montenegro
Choosing which college to attend is a huge decision that involves many factors to consider. For a Christian student who is weighing their options, there are quite a few benefits to attending a
Adam Sandler undoubtedly paved the way in bringing the celebration of Hanukkah to the forefront of pop culture with his wildly famous “Hanukkah” song debut in 1994 on Saturday Night Live (did you know there is now a “Hanukkah” Part 4?). In the song, Sandler draws attention to famous Jews in mainstream culture. You may be wondering which celebrities are observing Hanukkah this year. Before we dive into Hollywood, let’s answer the question of why these “eight CRAZY nights” are celebrated by millions of Jewish people across the globe.

Hanukkah 2021: Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Jewish

December 2, 2021 3:20 PM
by Liz Montenegro
Adam Sandler undoubtedly paved the way in bringing the celebration of Hanukkah to the forefront of pop culture with his wildly famous “Hanukkah” song debut in 1994 on Saturday Night Live (did you
A study abroad program can be the beginning of the most exciting chapter of your college experience. Often, the travel, housing, credits and even food are included in the price of the program you choose. However, this is no reason not to look for more financial opportunities!

Want to Study Abroad? Find Scholarships

August 31, 2021 12:30 PM
by Scholarships.com Staff
A study abroad program can be the beginning of the most exciting chapter of your college experience. Often, the travel, housing, credits and even food are included in the price of the program you
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