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Back in September, a few colleges who had already adopted a test-optional policy for the current admissions cycle announced that they would be awarding merit scholarships without the need for applicants to submit test scores. Since then, more and more colleges and universities have quietly adopted test-optional merit aid policies to complement their currently test-optional admissions.

More Schools Adopting Test-Optional Merit Aid

March 2, 2021 1:22 PM

by Izzy Hall

Back in September, a few colleges who had already adopted a test-optional policy for the current admissions cycle announced that they would be awarding merit scholarships without the need for

Here at Scholarships.com, we connect students with scholarships that can help alleviate the amount of student loans they need to take out to pay for college. But there are colleges out there that offer students such generous financial aid packages that they need to take out very little in loans if at all. These “no student loans” colleges replace student loans in financial aid packages with additional scholarships and grants to help fund a student’s tuition. Students accepted into these schools will pay much less than the cost of tuition and thus will not be as burdened with student debt.

Avoid Student Debt at Colleges with No Student Loans

February 25, 2021 2:08 PM

by Izzy Hall

Here at Scholarships.com, we connect students with scholarships that can help alleviate the amount of student loans they need to take out to pay for college. But there are colleges out there that

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

Sallie Mae’s charitable fund announced recently a partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the nation’s largest organization supporting the Black college community, to offer over $3 million in scholarships over the next three years to minority students and students from underserved populations. Sallie Mae may be known for student loans, but these scholarships will be freely awarded money so students can achieve their higher education dreams without taking on student debt.

Bridging the Dream with Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

January 28, 2021 3:12 PM

by Izzy Hall

Sallie Mae’s charitable fund announced recently a partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the nation’s largest organization supporting the Black college community, to offer over $3

HBCU Heroes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students and schools with scholarships and resources, is hosting a charity Esports tournament on Wednesday, December 16th. Rather than a tip-off on a basketball court, pro athletes and gamers will compete on the virtual courts of NBA2K. A planned $50,000 will be awarded in scholarships, prizes and collegiate Esports lab funding to HBCUs.

Charity Raises Money for HBCUs with Esports Tournament

December 15, 2020 11:34 AM

by Izzy Hall

HBCU Heroes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students and schools with scholarships and resources, is hosting a charity Esports

Sacred Heart University has teamed up with the New England Brewing Co., an original Connecticut craft brewery, to offer a full-ride scholarship to a Black student interested in completing the university’s brewing science certificate program. This new scholarship will cover the costs of SHU’s one-year certificate program that teaches students all the skills needed to enter the craft brewing industry, from business management to brewing science.

University Teams up with Local Brewer to Offer Minority Scholarship

December 8, 2020 10:21 AM

by Izzy Hall

Sacred Heart University has teamed up with the New England Brewing Co., an original Connecticut craft brewery, to offer a full-ride scholarship to a Black student interested in completing the

National Scholarship Month Ends Today

November 30, 2020 2:11 PM

by Izzy Hall

November is nearly over, which means National Scholarship Month is winding down. When it comes to finding scholarships online, students all across the country are discovering how easy it is to get

The Common App essay, or personal statement, has been the bane of high school seniors for years. Students spend time crafting, editing and reworking their essay to not only meet the strict character limit but also so that their writing highlights their strengths and accomplishments. Though the essay has always been important in college admissions, in years past admissions officials usually put more weight on ACT and/or SAT scores. But with so many colleges going test-optional this admissions cycle, the Common App essay is likely to become more important than ever as admissions staff are moving towards a qualitative assessment of applications.

Tips for Tackling Any Common App Essay Prompt

November 10, 2020 1:22 PM

by Izzy Hall

The Common App essay, or personal statement, has been the bane of high school seniors for years. Students spend time crafting, editing and reworking their essay to not only meet the strict character

Employee benefits usually mean overtime pay and sick days, but some large companies offer a tuition assistance program to help their workers access affordable higher education. These tuition aid programs for workers seem to be sticking around despite the negative impact of the coronavirus on the economy.

Employer-Based Tuition Programs Continue During COVID-19

November 6, 2020 3:25 PM

by Izzy Hall

Employee benefits usually mean overtime pay and sick days, but some large companies offer a tuition assistance program to help their workers access affordable higher education. These tuition aid

Getting a college degree is part of the American Dream. College graduates generally earn more money and have a better quality of life. So it’s not surprising that students from immigrant families or who are immigrants themselves are making up an increasingly larger percentage of associate’s, bachelors and masters-seeking students in America.

Increasing Number of Students from Immigrant Families in Higher Education

October 20, 2020 2:50 PM

by Izzy Hall

Getting a college degree is part of the American Dream. College graduates generally earn more money and have a better quality of life. So it’s not surprising that students from immigrant families or

News Articles About College Scholarships

More Schools Adopting Test-Optional Merit Aid

Avoid Student Debt at Colleges with No Student Loans

Celebrate Black History Month with Seven Great Scholarships

Bridging the Dream with Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

Charity Raises Money for HBCUs with Esports Tournament

University Teams up with Local Brewer to Offer Minority Scholarship

National Scholarship Month Ends Today

Tips for Tackling Any Common App Essay Prompt

Employer-Based Tuition Programs Continue During COVID-19

Increasing Number of Students from Immigrant Families in Higher Education

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