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Scholarships can be a tremendous help when paying for postsecondary education. Scholarships can be found almost anywhere and have a wide variety of requirements. There are many online tools to help you search for scholarships!<\/p>\n
There are 3 types of scholarships:<\/p>\n
Local scholarships are often your best chance to receive a scholarship because you are competing with less students. Always apply for the Oceana Community Foundation Scholarships! ! Check out other local organizations for scholarship opportunities. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n
Institutional scholarships are awarded by the college. Merit based scholarships are often awarded when you are admitted into the college based on your high school GPA and SAT score. If you are a high school senior who is certain on which college they will attend, apply for additional scholarships through the college! Those funds can only be applied to that specific college.<\/p>\n
Current college students should check with their college for additional scholarships. Ask faculty in your academic department and the financial aid office about scholarships. Colleges with TRiO programs may offer scholarship opportunities as well!<\/p>\n
National scholarships are more competitive because you are competing against students across the country. There are many national scholarships out there and can be “lottery” based or be more involved and require an essay. There are many great scholarship search websites that allow you to create an account and match you with scholarships!<\/p>\n