Question 1

I'm a scholarship provider. How do I add my scholarship to your site?

Accepted Answer

First, do you provide a private, local scholarship to students living in northern Illinois (Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago Counties)? If so, awesome! Continue reading. If not, you can still submit your scholarship but know we might not add it to this site. 
 
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Question 2

I earned a GED, not a high school diploma. Am I eligible for any of these scholarships?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! A number of the scholarships on this site are available to students with GEDs. Visit the "Find a Scholarship"(javascript:void(0)) page and click on the "GED Earners" Category at the top of the page to view all the GED-eligible scholarships.

Question 3

My GPA is not very high. Can I still get scholarships?

Accepted Answer

This site hosts a has a variety of scholarships. Some are available based on academic achievement and financial need, but many are available based on what high school you attended, your future area of study, or extracurricular activities. We encourage you to dive into this list of scholarships to see what you are eligible for.

Question 4

What is the amount of each scholarship award?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship funds offer varying award amounts, depending on the size of the particular fund, the number of qualified applicants, the renewability of the scholarship, and the directions given by the donors and administrator of the funds. Regardless of the size of the award, scholarships are by nature highly competitive.

Question 5

How are the scholarship recipients selected?

Accepted Answer

Each scholarship provider uses a different method to review their applicants. Please refer to the instructions/details provided by each provider, either on this site or on the specific site of each provider, to find more information about their application review process.

Question 6

What are the basic qualifying criteria for each scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund is established.

Question 7

I am not a first year college student (or, I am an adult who wishes to return to college later in life). Am I eligible for scholarships?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! Many scholarships are designated for students in later years of their college degree, or for adults who are returning to school later in life. Visit the "Find a Scholarship"(undefined) page and click on the "Adult" Category at the top of the page to view scholarships for which non-traditional/adult students are eligible.

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