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We’re all looking forward to finally putting 2020 behind us on New Year’s Day. Though we could not have guessed what 2020 would bring us just a year ago, we can look towards the future year with a little more hope in our hearts – as well as take a look at some great scholarship opportunities that will come due during the upcoming months! Athletes, animal lovers, artists and writers – there’s a scholarship opportunity here for you to put on your 2021 calendar. Let’s ring in the new year with a list of great scholarships to start applying to today!

Look Ahead: Our 2021 Scholarship Preview

December 29, 2020 3:10 PM
by Izzy Hall
We’re all looking forward to finally putting 2020 behind us on New Year’s Day. Though we could not have guessed what 2020 would bring us just a year ago, we can look towards the future year with a
A free scholarship search at Scholarships.com can hook you up with so many options to win free financial aid towards college costs. There are quick and easy scholarships, essay scholarships, and even scholarships based on artistic portfolios and musical performances. When juggling scholarship applications, college apps, and high school classes, students may want to know – which scholarships should they apply for first? Let our guide on how to prioritize scholarship applications help get you organized.

Guide to Prioritizing Scholarship Applications

December 17, 2020 2:23 PM
by Izzy Hall
A free scholarship search at Scholarships.com can hook you up with so many options to win free financial aid towards college costs. There are quick and easy scholarships, essay scholarships, and even
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
With college application season in full swing, it’s no surprise that November is National Scholarship Month – and there’s no better place to look for scholarships than Scholarships.com. But what’s all the hype about scholarships? And why use Scholarships.com’s free scholarship search to help you find them? It’s simple: Scholarships help you pay for college with no strings attached – and Scholarships.com can quickly and easily match you to personalized scholarship opportunities with a free scholarship search.

National Scholarship Month is Here

November 4, 2020 10:10 AM
by Izzy Hall
With college application season in full swing, it’s no surprise that November is National Scholarship Month – and there’s no better place to look for scholarships than Scholarships.com. But what’s
It’s finally time to don our costumes, light our jack-o-lanterns and celebrate Halloween! While this year’s celebrations may look very different than years past, there are still fun and socially-distant ways to celebrate Halloween and all things spooky and scary. Check out these college events for inspiration for your Halloweekend fun.

Happy Halloween from Scholarships.com!

October 30, 2020 10:58 AM
by Izzy Hall
It’s finally time to don our costumes, light our jack-o-lanterns and celebrate Halloween! While this year’s celebrations may look very different than years past, there are still fun and
When you apply to a college, it is important to consider not just what you’ll include in your application but also when you’ll submit it. About 450 colleges offer Early Decision applications, and for many schools their Early Decision deadline is November 1st. How does Early Decision work, and how has the coronavirus impacted it?

Early Decision Deadlines Around the Corner

October 27, 2020 2:28 PM
by Izzy Hall
When you apply to a college, it is important to consider not just what you’ll include in your application but also when you’ll submit it. About 450 colleges offer Early Decision applications, and for
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