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Private scholarships (also known as outside
awards) are monies provided by donors outside the University.
Such awards may range from a few hundred dollars given by
a local service club to several thousand dollars awarded by
a corporation.
Nearly every town or city has service organizations
that offer college students financial assistance. Frequently
it helps if a family member has a relationship with the organization;
you should not, however, assume this is required. Find out
from the various organizations in the community if they have
scholarships available and what the criteria is that is used
to select recipients.
If you receive a scholarship from a group
or individual, inform them of your gratitude and your progress.
A letter of thanks goes far toward encouraging renewal of
these awards. You can find out more about the availability
of private scholarships by doing a little research. Most libraries
have reference books that list private scholarship sources
and criteria. A free scholarship search is available on the
Internet by accessing www.fastweb.com.
Below are several links to private aid listings based on your
profile.
International
Students
Sources of financial aid and other useful information for
international students studying in the US.
Domestic
Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
A variety of loans, scholarships, grants, and tuition-reduction
options are available for students studying abroad, or participating
in domestic exchange programs.
Specific
Majors or Courses of Study
Scholarships and awards available to students pursuing specific
majors, such as computer science, engineering, journalism,
nursing, etc.
Canadian
Students
Scholarships, loans, and other sources of aid for Canadian
students, in both Canada and the US.
Students
with Disabilities
Resources specific to students with disabilities.
Female
Students
Scholarships, grants, and other awards intended specifically
for female students.
Minority
Students
Scholarships, award programs, and advice specifically for
members of ethnic minorities.
Student
Athletes
Information about sports scholarships, and other resources
for the student athlete.
Older
Students
Financial aid information for students age 30 or older.
Jewish
Students
Financial aid information for Jewish students.
Gay
and Lesbian Students
National, regional, and school-specific scholarships for gay
and lesbian students.
Attack on America Scholarship
Programs
In recognition of all the education funds established since
September 11, www.wiredscholar.com has created a clearinghouse
of scholarship information for families impacted by the recent
tragic events.
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