At Loop Abroad, we know that sending your child abroad is a big decision. Traveling abroad can and should be a wonderful adventure, but finding the right program can take a lot of research.
We know that parents and students share many questions: What will the students do every day? What will they get to see? What kind of students will be traveling with them?
But parents also have some questions all their own: Who will be supervising the trip? What safety precautions are in place? How do we afford the trip?
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“Your program is outstanding! My daughter really enjoyed it and I was completely impressed with how smoothly everything went starting from last Fall to the moment she returned home! Great organization!”
Jill D., mother of “College Veterinary Service Thailand” student, Lexington, KY
“Everything worked perfectly during her stay and I had good news from her almost every day and she came back very happy. As a mother, ı am very satisfied and I will recommend Loop Abroad to other parents.”
Nazan T., mother of “High School Veterinary Service” student, Istanbul, Turkey
“We have so enjoyed all the stories and pictures Hailey has been sharing with all her family and friends. It was everything she expected and so much more and we are so glad she got this opportunity of a lifetime. I love looking at all the pictures she is in because it shows how happy she is and that we made the right decision in letting her go!”
Michelle R., mother of “High School Veterinary Service” student, Fredericksburg, VA
“Hannah had so much fun and loved her trip to South Africa! As a nervous Mama sending her baby overseas all by herself, once I had all the information from Loop Abroad, I felt very comfortable with the care your company took with our kids! Yes, even college kids are still our babies!”
Toni W., mother of “Veterinary Service: South Africa” student, Grain Valley, MO
“My daughter had an amazing time and I was not worried about her at all while she was in Thailand. Your organization is the best and I would highly recommend to anyone. Everything is spelled out and everyone is so nice.”
Elaine B., mother of “College Veterinary Service” student, Ontario, Canada
“My daughter calls it the most remarkable experience she has ever had. And it is motivating her to drive to admission at Vet School.”
Bob C., father of “Veterinary Service: South Africa” student, Torrance, CA
We arrange group flights for most of our programs. Our priority is finding a good, affordable flight on a reputable airline. As flight availability changes each year, so does our choice of airport and airline. You will find general info on group flights, including estimated cost and departure city, on each program page. Detailed information on group flights will be sent directly to enrolled students.
For group flights, Loop Abroad will have staff at the departure airport to assist them in meeting their group, checking in for their flight, and knowing everything they need to know for the trip. Some flights may have a Loop Abroad staff member on board. All students on group flights will have a travel plan and will have on-call Loop staff that they can reach by phone in case of an emergency, delay, or cancellation.
Students are responsible for their own travel to the airport at least two hours before departure. Parents are welcome to travel to the airport with their child to meet the airport staff, or to have your student travel on his or her own. You will receive more information about flight day details as travel time approaches.
On travel days, Loop Abroad provides not only airport staff but a 24/7 support phone number so that students who need special assistance, such as someone who missed the flight, can receive the help they need. When the group arrives together at their program country, Loop Abroad staff will meet them at the airport and transport them to their program location.
After the trip, students will return to the airport, where a Loop Abroad staff member will be available to assist them in their onward travel plans. From there, they are responsible for their own travel home. Parents may pick them up at the airport, or they may fly home on their own.
On occasion, when a flight leaves early in the morning or arrives late at night, out-of-state students might find they have to stay overnight near the airport. We can help students arrange and share hotel rooms in this situation, and will put a Loop Abroad staff member in the hotel for the evening as well for your convenience. Students are responsible for paying for their own hotel rooms if this is the case, and sharing rooms is a great way to help defray this cost.
Flight information for summer programs generally becomes available by December. At that time, flights will be reserved and families will be notified that they are to book their flights directly through the travel agency. All your flight information will be provided to you, and you’ll be able to book over the phone or online with a credit card. You can make partial payments toward the flight if you prefer. Flights must be paid in full 35 days before the trip begins.
For programs offering a group flight, we provide an estimated flight cost on the program page so that you can properly budget for the program and decide which program choices are affordable for your family. To date, our group flights have always been the same as or lower than the estimated cost provided.
When group flights are available, we ask that all students coming from the US fly on the group flight. We often have parents request that their students fly on a separate itinerary either because they want to book the flight with miles or because they have found a shorter itinerary from their home destination. While we can accommodate such requests, we strongly encourage students to fly on the group itinerary.
Students flying on their own itinerary will be responsible for a fee in each direction (fee is dependent on the program country, but starts at $150). Please contact us about appropriate times for independent arrivals for your student’s particular program. This fee allows students to be picked up and/or dropped off by Loop Abroad staff, transported to join the group, and any housing and meals provided during that time.
If a student flying alone gets delayed or his or her flight gets canceled, there is very little we can do to assist them. With layovers, one canceled flight could leave a student stranded in an unknown airport alone. We encourage students to fly with the group if possible, and over 95% of our students choose to do so when a group flight is offered.
For students who are combining Loop Abroad programs or who are traveling from outside of the US, there is no fee for flying off of the group itinerary. However, there are guidelines as to appropriate windows of time for arrival and departure. Please talk to Loop Abroad before booking any air travel.
While we don’t like paperwork any more than you do, it’s important for us to have accurate information about our students and their families so that we can keep them safe and serve them well.
Application
The application for any program can be completed entirely by the student, but your child may need help from you preparing a few things. For a student to apply to any Loop Abroad program, they must provide a transcript. An unofficial transcript copy is fine. If your child is under 18, he or she will have to certify that he or she has parent permission to apply before submitting the application. The $50 application fee is non-refundable.
If your child is applying for financial aid, he or she will do so at the same time he or she applies for admission. We ask that students include a copy of their parents’ tax return in their financial aid application. College students may use their FAFSA instead. It is perfectly fine to black out personal information in this document.
Enrollment Paperwork
Once a student is accepted into the program, he or she will receive information documents via email, and will be invited to complete his or her enrollment paperwork online. This paperwork must be completed by the student and all parents or legal guardians. Some of the paperwork needs to be notarized if the student is under 18. If you have any questions when completing the required paperwork, we ask that you contact us
It is extremely important that you complete the paperwork completely and truthfully. Omitting or altering information, particularly about the student’s health, is unsafe. Falsifying information on these forms can result in your child being dismissed from or prohibited from attending his or her program and may have legal consequences.
The enrollment paperwork also includes a Medical Form which needs to be completed by a doctor.
Information
In general, we communicate directly with enrolled students. Your son or daughter, once enrolled in a Loop Abroad program, will receive important information and updates from us, including invoices. It is their responsibility to share this information with you. In some cases, we may be unable to share student information directly with parents.
Documentation
Each student will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after their trip ends. That means if your student’s trip ends on July 28th, his or her passport will need to be valid through January 28th of the following year. Any student who has a greencard will also need his or her greencard to travel internationally.
Information about required visas, if any, is included in the paperwork admitted students receive upon enrollment. The cost of any required visas is not included in your Loop Abroad tuition. (Two-week programs in Thailand, Ecuador, and South Africa do not require a visa for US or Canadian citizens. Two-week programs in Australia require a visa for US or Canadian citizens, which can be purchased online through a simple application process and costs approximately $15. Requirements for citizens of other countries or for students on longer programs may vary.)
Learn more about Loop Abroad’s School of Record, University of Findlay.
Service Hours
Loop Abroad is a Certifying Organization for the Presidential Service Award. Students completing the required service hours will be awarded with a Presidential Service Award. This award includes a personalized certificate. (US citizenship is a requirement for receiving the Presidential Service Award.)
Each of our programs awards participants with a certain number of service hours. Check the program page to see exactly how many service hours a student will earn.
If students need to hit a higher service hour threshold, we can help them to design a project that they can carry out ahead of time or in the evenings during their trip to meet their service hour requirement. We are always willing to help support our students in any additional projects they want to do to build on what they’ve learned and experienced during their Loop Abroad program.
Many of our past students have used their experience as a stepping stone toward internships, research positions, fundraisers, writing and art projects, and presentations related to helping conservation efforts or developing countries.
College Credit
We offer college credit for most of our programs through our School of Record, University of Findlay. For semester programs, the cost of credit and transcript is included in the Loop Abroad tuition. For short-term programs, students wanting credit from University of Findlay pay an additional $360 fee for credits and official transcript, and must complete course requirements such as an exam and a final writing assignment.
We can help students who are currently in college work with their schools ahead of time to accept the transfer credit, or to issue credit directly. For students who are not in college yet, they can still receive the Findlay transcript and credit, and how any future school accepts that transfer credit will be at the school’s discretion.
If you have questions about credit or need assistance, please contact us. Over 75 colleges and universities have given students credit for their participation in Loop Abroad programs.
Veterinary Hours
Many of our program pages list the number of veterinary, animal experience, or research hours that a program provides. When students apply for vet school, one thing they are asked to record is their relevant experience hours, sorted into these categories. For this reason, we provide information on veterinary hours on the program page. For students who are not interested in applying to vet school, this information is irrelevant, but it won’t affect their program at all.
Basic Health Guidelines
The biggest and most important health precautions our students can make are the same ones they’d make at an American summer camp. We spend most of our time outside, often in hot temperatures or strong sun. The most important things students can do to stay healthy are:
• Drink plenty of water. Filtered water is provided for students at all meals and in all accommodations.
• Wear bug spray at all times. Depending on the program location, we may even ask that students wear bug spray when inside.
• Wear sunscreen when outside. This is particularly important in our Ecuador locations and at marine programs.
• Eat sufficient food at all meals. The Packing List has suggestions of snacks that picky eaters may want to bring to help be sure they are comfortably and happily eating enough.
• Sleep in the evenings.
If a student is unable or unwilling to do any of the above, he or she may be asked to sit out of activities until it is healthy and safe for him or her to continue. Drinking sufficient water and eating enough at meals are incredibly important to staying healthy in an active environment, especially in hot weather.
Additionally, carefully reading the packing list and packing the clothes needed to be comfortable and safe will help students to stay healthy (and also to have a great time). Remember that at some program locations (Anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere), North American “summer” is their “winter”, and the further South you go, the colder winter can be. Items like a coat, hat, rain boots, closed-toed shoes, rain gear, suncap, or other protective clothing are included on the packing list for certain programs because they will help students stay healthy and comfortable. Students should feel welcome to ask us ANY questions about the packing list since everyone is different and we don’t want students to buy or carry around items that they will not use.
The above precautions, as well as treating any minor cuts and scrapes with antibiotics and covering them, help avoid most of the common ailments suffered by travelers abroad.
Medical Information
When a student is accepted to the program, the required paperwork will include a Medical Form that must be signed by a doctor. Omitting any information from this or other enrollment forms, whether or not it seems relevant to you, puts your child at risk. Please equip us to keep your child safe and healthy by giving us all the information we need.
Substance Abuse
Generally, Loop Abroad students are not allowed to consume alcohol or smoke cigarettes during their travel with Loop Abroad. (Exceptions include the Vet School Veterinary Service program and the Veterinary Semester Abroad program, which permit of-age students to consume alcohol in moderation during their free time and outside of Loop Abroad housing.) This applies even if they are of legal drinking or smoking age at home or according to the host country laws. This applies even if their parent or parents permit them to drink alcohol or smoke at home. Drinking alcohol or smoking during the program may result in a student’s immediate dismissal from the program. Disciplinary infractions will be handled by the Loop Abroad staff on a case-by-case basis.
Loop Abroad has an absolute zero-tolerance policy toward the possession, distribution, or use of marijuana or other illegal drugs. This includes prescription drugs that are not prescribed in the student’s name. The penalties for possession of marijuana in Thailand, for instance, are extremely severe and can include life imprisonment without access to a US embassy or lawyer. Any possession by a foreigner, of any amount, can be treated as a trafficking offense, which can be punishable by death. As such, we can have absolutely no leniency in this rule. Any student who brings marijuana on the trip will be sent home immediately, on their own, at their parents’ expense. We have never had an infraction of this rule, but we want to be exceptionally clear that this trip is NOT the place to test the boundaries of this rule.
Please note that because international, federal, and state laws are inconsistent and always changing, we cannot permit marijuana or hemp products (including cannabis oil) even if such items are legally prescribed and/or legally purchased.
Medical Insurance
Each Loop Abroad student is required to have medical insurance that covers treatment during their Loop Abroad program. The student is responsible for the costs of any medical treatment required during the program, and parents share that responsibility if the student is under 18. You should check with your insurance provider to ensure that foreign coverage is included in your child’s medical coverage. You may want to purchase travel insurance that specifically includes medical coverage abroad, which can usually be done for under $50. We can help you find a plan that meets our insurance requirements.
Hospitals
For anything beyond small cuts and scrapes, minor headaches, low fever that responds to painkillers, jetlag, or similarly minor injuries and illnesses, our general course of action is to take the student to the doctor.
From some program locations, the hospital is a five-minute walk. From other locations, it’s a 1-2 hour drive. Our staff is always aware of the nearest and best healthcare facilities.
Vaccines
For most programs, only the COVID-19 vaccination is required. We always suggest that you check with a travel doctor and consider CDC recommendations for what vaccines or preventatives he or she suggests for your child. Our Veterinary Semester Abroad requires that participants be vaccinated against rabies.
Water and Food
Students will be provided with filtered water for drinking at meals and all times in between. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, etc) that we know about ahead of time, and we try to provide meals that are appealing to all our students. Please be aware that at some program locations there is a limited meal variety available, especially for students on special diets. If you have questions about food options on your child’s program, please contact us.
Students may experience some minor stomach upset in the first few days of travel due to food and water being different from home. Some travel doctors will provide a prescription for Cipro to treat traveler’s diarrhea, but most of the time this is far from severe and lasts only a few days. We encourage students to let their staff members know if they are feeling sick or experiencing any stomach upset so that we can make sure it doesn’t last too long.
We believe that our students themselves are the number one thing that shapes their experience and that one of the biggest benefits students gain from a Loop Abroad trip is the amazing friendships they make with other students from all over the country. But a close second has to be our faculty, who help to make each program what it is.
Faculty: Student Ratio
Generally, our programs have a maximum of 10-12 students per group. While we may have many groups in-country or on-site at a time, each group has its own faculty member: a veterinary for veterinary programs, and a field experience for marine or conservation programs (Masters Degree or higher). This allows each student to receive personalized attention during their program and to learn from one another in the group.
High School groups often also have a trip leader, which is usually a college or vet school student (age 21+) who has traveled with Loop Abroad before and has been chosen to assist the group each day.
Faculty
Get to know some of our faculty here. One of the greatest assets we can offer to students is the time spent learning from experts in their field and being around people who are successfully following their dreams. Our veterinary programs each have a vet as the faculty member leading their group, and many program sites offer students the chance to learn from multiple veterinarians on the Loop Abroad faculty.
Staff
In addition to each group’s faculty member, each facility has Loop Abroad staff to facilitate daily activities and assist when needed. Generally, each site has a Site Director who is in charge of health and safety and daily logistics for the site, and most sites also have a support staff to help when needed. In addition, groups may have facility staff, tour guides, language teachers, or other staff to support their group. For summer programs, there is 24/7 staff on-site with the students at all times.
Sign Out Policy
All parents for students under the age of 18 are asked to approve a sign-out policy in the enrollment paperwork, but the policy is the same for all summer program groups (other than our Vet School group for current vet school students). At certain times, such as in a mall or market setting, we like to let the students shop and walk around in smaller groups for one or two hours. Our sign-out policy requires groups of two or more (usually four) to sign out a Loop Abroad cell phone, which they must have with them for the duration of the sign-out time. The group must stay together, must answer the phone if it rings, and must return to the designated meeting place on time. If any of those conditions are not met, no one in the group is allowed to sign out again.
So far, students have a perfect record and no one has lost their sign-out privileges. During sign-out time, staff are in the area and can be reached by phone if needed. If your child is under 18, you can choose to opt out of sign-out time and have a staff member with your child at all times.
Some programs do not offer any sign-out time, and students are with their staff the whole time. Our Australia Veterinary Service program offers a free day in Sydney, where students can arrange their own activities. Staff will be available to assist but will not go with the students on activities they choose for this day.
If you have questions about location safety, staffing, program schedule, or really anything, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re happy to help!
There are lots of ways to help fund your online and travel programs with Loop Abroad, and we are here to help!
Scholarships are a terrific way to cover some or all of your tuition for a Loop Abroad program. When you look for scholarships for pre-vet programs, you need to look at all your options!
The first thing you should know is that St Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) is now offering a $10,000 scholarship to SMUSVM to 2025 alumni of Loop Abroad travel programs!
There are also many, many scholarships that can be used to help cover your Loop Abroad tuition directly:
University Scholarships
The Gilman Scholarship could fund $5000 of your tuition plus there is an additional STEM Supplemental Award of $1000 you an apply for. The next round of applications opens mid-January and the deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
If you are a US citizen receiving a Pell Grant and currently enrolled in college or university, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the official website for the latest details and read about Loop Abroad students who have received this scholarship.
Nearly a third of applicants are awarded this scholarship! This is a great opportunity to help cover your tuition.
The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs, to our semester programs, or one of our 2-week programs.
Along with their application, students must submit two essays, the Statement of Purpose Essay, and the Community Impact Essay. Students must also upload their transcripts (unofficial or official). For more information on the application guidelines, please click here.
Loop Abroad has committed $10,000 in annual funding to program participants joining us from a military background. If you are active duty military or are a veteran, and are considering a career in veterinary medicine, we hope you’ll consider applying to join a Loop Abroad program.
Scholarships of $500 – $1,000 are available for in-person programs. Scholarships of $1,000 – $3,000 are available for select self-paced virtual programs, which can cover the full cost of a virtual program.
Please find more details here.
Loop Abroad is offering one FULL TUITION scholarship to cover tuition for one one-week program in the US, one two-week program in Thailand, or a virtual course, excluding private groups and Faculty led groups. Applications for 2025 are open now. We’re proud to add this to the list of scholarships for pre-vet programs.
Who can apply: This scholarship is open to all students age 18 and over. You do not have to be a US Citizen. You do not have to be currently in school.
You do not have to complete an application to Loop Abroad in order to be selected for the scholarship. The scholarship winner must be able to complete the Loop Abroad enrollment paperwork, requiring a doctor’s signature, and must meet all safety requirements of program enrollment.
Note: if you have already applied to Loop Abroad and been accepted, you can still apply for this scholarship. If you have made any payments toward tuition and later receive the scholarship, your payments will be refunded.
Criteria for selecting the scholarship recipient:
We will consider financial need, commitment to conservation and/or animal science, academic performance, and ability to be a positive team member as factors in our decision. We are not looking for the applicant with the highest grades or the most animal hours. We are not looking for the applicant with the saddest story. We are looking for a student who embodies Loop Abroad’s values of teamwork, commitment to a cause, and hard work, and for a student who would not be able to otherwise afford Loop Abroad tuition (whether because of household income or recent change in circumstances).
Scholarship details:
This scholarship covers tuition to one one-week Loop Abroad program taking place in the USA, one two-week Loop Abroad program taking place in Thailand, or one virtual Loop Abroad program, excluding private groups or faculty-led groups. It is not transferable to other individuals or future semesters. It does not include airfare, travel or medical insurance, passport, college credit fees (optional), visa (if required), or any optional incidentals during your program. Some programs may be full and may not have space available. Please understand that a full tuition scholarship does not make travel completely free: passport, airfare, and other expenses depend on the program location.
Once a scholarship winner is chosen, the winner will need to complete full application paperwork for Loop Abroad. The winner must then also complete the enrollment paperwork, which includes waiver forms and a medical form signed by a doctor indicating that you are able to safely participate in a travel program.
The scholarship winner agrees that Loop Abroad may publicize the awarding of the scholarship, including the recipient’s information such as name and current university. The scholarship winner will be subject to all regular rules of participating in a Loop Abroad program.
How to apply:
To apply, you must complete the following three steps:
Why is it called the Erica Ward Scholarship? Dr. Erica Ward is our Academic Director. We believe that she embodies the values we are seeking in our scholarship applicants: she is passionate, dedicated, hard-working, and driven to make the world a better place. Dr. Ward consistently strives to find ways that Loop Abroad can support projects in need and help its students and alumni have fulfilling academic opportunities. We have decided to name this scholarship after her to honor her continued commitment to her values and purpose. (PS – She isn’t dead. Please don’t write your essay about honoring her legacy. She is very much alive and still working here. If you are a finalist for the scholarship, she will read your essay.)
Details:
The scholarship will be credited toward tuition for the winning student toward the Loop Abroad program of their choice.
The scholarship is non-transferable. If the student cannot attend, the scholarship will be void – it is not a cash prize and cannot be paid as such. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Citizens and residents of any country may apply.
Loop Abroad reserves the right not to grant a travel scholarship if there are no qualified applicants who have applied by the deadline.
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late Senator John S. McCain from Arizona.
This scholarship is open to US citizen undergraduate students who are child dependents of active duty service members and receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid. Students can receive awards of up to $5,000 for 2+ weeks of international travel or online programs. The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs, semester programs, or 2-week travel programs.
The deadline for this scholarship is January 4, 2024. More details here.
The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. This scholarship is open to both US citizens and permanent residents who are undergraduate students at a two-year or four-year college or university.
Recipients can receive up to $3,000 in awards for summer programs. This scholarship can be applied to our Thailand programs for 2+ weeks.
In order to apply, students must fill out an online application. Read the scholarship instructions here and the eligibility requirements here.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invests in promising students with financial needs who wish to study abroad. Potential applicants who meet our eligibility requirements may participate in any international education program that meets their academic objectives.
This scholarship is open to US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the US. Scholarships range from $1,250 – $10,000.
Along with their application, students must submit a financial aid form (filled out by the financial aid office at their school), one recommendation letter, and a copy of their unofficial transcript.
Students may review the scholarship and application instructions here.
Scholarships of note that you can apply for through the Fund for Education Abroad include:
SeniorCare.com continues to bring more awareness to the key issues we face as an aging population. For the 8th consecutive year, we will be awarding an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates to us why “Aging Matters” to them. A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4-year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. The recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.
All applicants can get more information and apply online here. Applications are due May 15, 2024.
FirstTrip.org offers scholarships for students who are studying abroad for the first time. At the time of writing, Thailand, Costa Rica, and Belize programs would be eligible for these $1,500 scholarships. The application process for these scholarships does not involve writing an essay or meeting a GPA requirement. Only applicable to travel to countries ranked lower than very high on the Human Development Index (this will apply to Loop aBroad programs in South Africa, Thailand, Costa Rica & Belize. Recipients are requested to provide concise testimonials about their initial international experiences. Previous awardees have often shared remarkable photos and videos!
Find out more and apply at FirstTrip.org. Applications are rolling and suggested to be submitted at least 3 months before the departure date. They also have funding available for passports ($130) as well as some other supplemental awards.
Open to all travelers! Can be used for anything related to your study abroad trip. $500-$1000 scholarships awarded to two travelers twice a year.
Please find more details here.
$4,500 scholarship. Entry into the sweepstakes is open to full-time students currently enrolled in a recognized U.S. college or university, as well as high school seniors set to become full-time students at an accredited U.S. college or university, provided they uphold a minimum GPA of 2. Sweepstakes run until 9 am ET on August 15, 2023.
Please find more details here.
Open to those who are currently an enrolled undergrad or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Scholarship winners are paid the funds into their financial aid account.
Application Deadline: August 10, 2023
Please find more details here.
$2,000 will be given to one winner at the end of every month of the year. Open to all enrolled students (parents of students can apply on their behalf!)
Application Deadlines:
August 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
October 31, 2023
November 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
Please find more details here.
Open only to undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in university. Applicants must be receiving credit for the program.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2023, 11:00 PM
Please find more details here.
Open to any citizen and/or resident of the US enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university. A $1500 scholarship is offered twice a year.
Application Deadline: Fall semester March 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.
All Spring semester scholarship entries must be received no later than October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.
Please find more details here.
Open to all high school seniors or current full-time college freshmen. $5,000 offered twice a year (during the Spring and Fall semesters)
Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
Please find more details here.
Open to students in their final year of high school with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution
Application Deadline: October 2, 2023, by 5 pm Eastern.
Please find more details here.
The opportunity is available to individuals all around the globe. To be eligible for entry, you need to be at least 18 years old and not fall under the purview of 18 U.S.C. § 1033. 7 individuals will be granted $1,000 each.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Please find more details here.
This $1,000 scholarship is for First Generation College Students and is open to registered Cappex users who are 13 years old or older, living in the U.S., and either currently enrolled or planning to attend a college, university, or trade school in the U.S. within four years. If you’re under 18, you need your parent’s permission.
Application Deadline: None
Please find more details here.
This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The DOG iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about pets.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
Please find more details here.
This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The Road iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about sports.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
Please find more details here.
This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. This scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 1000-word essay on a meaningful event that changed your life.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2023
Please find more details here.
Scholarships valued at $10,000 each, are eligible for high school students in the US who have encountered and successfully conquered significant challenges during their early years. Applicants must show a strong dedication to pursuing and successfully obtaining a bachelor’s degree at a recognized non-profit public or private educational institution within the US and demonstrate a significant financial need with an adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or less is a requirement. Active involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, along with the display of integrity and resilience when overcoming challenges, are also crucial attributes.
Application Opens: December 1, 2023
Please find more details here.
This initiative aims to grant $500 scholarships to essay participants who are either entering college or are presently enrolled in higher education. The theme of the 750-word essay should revolve around the concept of promoting safer driving practices.
Application Opens: September 1st. Application Closes: November 30th. Announced January 1st, 2024
Please find more details here.
Scholarships ranging from $250 to $1800 are available. The selection of recipients is determined by academic accomplishments, assessment of a personal essay, as well as a personal interview or phone conversation.
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2024
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(High school grade 11-12) To be eligible for this $20,000 opportunity, students should be engaged in a college readiness program and be on track to successfully complete their studies at an accredited high school within the current academic year. They should also demonstrate a financial need, be receiving a federal Pell Grant during their first year of college and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.4.
Application open: October 1st, 2023. Application Closes: December 1st, 2023
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Candidates must qualify as a lineal descendant of a Korean War veteran who actively served in Korea from June 25, 1950, to January 31, 1955, as officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They must attend an educational institution situated within the KASF Northeastern Region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Application Deadline: (CLOSED for 2023)
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£500 will be awarded to students of a study abroad program. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the UK enrolled at an institution affiliated with BUTEX (full list here)
Application Opens: (OPENING SOON).
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$8,000 for 8-11 weeks. Suitable for Semester students. This is only for students pursuing majors in fields categorized as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who are qualified for summer-specific programs lasting a minimum of eight weeks. (Not applicable for study in the US, Europe or Australia).
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
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Diversity Abroad offers $500 stipends to successful applicants of their Overseas Ambassador program. This funding supports volunteering or studying abroad during Spring or Fall semesters. Ambassadors are required to share their experiences through blogging to inspire others within the Diversity Abroad community to travel. Eligible candidates are full-time students or recent graduates from U.S. universities with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong interest in international engagement are essential traits for applicants.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
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Receive $2,000 awards for international travel to engage in cross-cultural experiences. Eligible candidates must be aged 18-30, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and live or study in one of the 13 metropolitan areas where HI USA is active.
Application Opens: Currently on hold, sign up here for news and updates.
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This $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is open from January 01, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and US Territories aged 17 or older. Eligible participants include parents with college/university-enrolled children, college/university-enrolled students, parents with high school senior children, and high school juniors or seniors planning to enroll in a US-based accredited college/university within a year of high school graduation.
Application Deadline: At the end of every month.
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The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is open to high school and college students, and those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. It’s a straightforward scholarship without an essay requirement. The prize money can be used for tuition, housing, books, or any educational costs. Applications are accepted monthly, and a new winner is chosen each month.
Application Deadline: At the end of every month.
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Niche offers a $25,000 scholarship once a year. High school seniors and college students are eligible, as well as those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. By completing a Niche Profile with details like GPA and high school, you’ll automatically be considered. The scholarship is available to individuals with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport.
Application Deadline: September 27, 2023
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The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay award granted to the applicant with the most daring profile. Instead of focusing on being the “best” or “most accomplished,” the scholarship values qualities like earnestness, determination, and drive. The scholarship recipient will be the student whose profile best embodies these bold characteristics.
Application Deadline: Monthly
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The FEA supports eligible U.S. undergraduates with limited accessibility to study abroad. The reviewers evaluate criteria such as financial requirements, demographic aspects, and academic readiness to determine the beneficiaries of the scholarships. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a higher education establishment in the U.S. and earning academic credits at their home institution for the study abroad program.
Application Deadline: Spring closed, summer opening soon
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Two winners will be selected for tinduhe $1,000 scholarship, with each recipient receiving $500. The funds will be deposited into their University’s finance/bursar account to assist in covering tuition expenses.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are descendants of veterans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces within specified dates. Membership in The American Legion Family is not obligatory. Applicants must have completed 50 hours of verified community service during their high school years. The scholarship supports attendance at accredited higher education institutions.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM Eastern.
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To be considered for this scholarship, the following criteria must be met: Applicants should be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Demonstrated financial need, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. The scholarship is open to individuals falling under various pursuit classifications, including College 5th Year Seniors, Doctoral/Professional Students, College Freshmen, College Seniors, College Sophomores, Master’s Students, College Juniors, and students affiliated with UNCF-associated College/Universities Groups.
Application Deadline: March 28, 2024
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The Vince’s Pre-Veterinary Student Scholarship extends two annual $500 awards to aid undergraduate students pursuing pre-veterinary or animal science programs in the U.S. with their educational expenses. You must be a current undergraduate college student with a minimum GPA of 3.3, focusing on academic interests encompassing healthcare, as well as animal/veterinary sciences. To enter, you will need to write a 500 work poem.
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023
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Applicants for this scholarship must be a current full-time enrollment at a U.S. college/university and a minimum GPA of 3.5 supported by an unofficial college transcript. This scholarship is for those pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields. A total of twelve $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year.
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
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Qualifying applicants are Black/African American, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, completing the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, demonstrating verified unmet financial need through their college or university, being enrolled full-time as a sophomore or junior in a U.S.-based accredited four-year or two-year college or university, and pursuing majors in fields such as agriculture, computer science, management information systems, data and analytics, engineering, business management, information technology management, business, economics, pre-law, finance, insurance, math, statistics, data science, or actuarial science.
Application Deadline: Closed, awaiting update.
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Sweepstakes of $2,500 are given monthly to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as parents or sponsors of students at these levels. To be eligible, students should intend to attend college or must currently be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate post-secondary institution.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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This $1,500 scholarship opportunity is available to students who are currently enrolled in a United States veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Additionally, applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: they should be graduate students and have an academic focus on Animal/Veterinary Sciences.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Scholarships of $1,500 – $2,500 plus prize packages will be awarded to the best social media video.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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$2,000 is awarded to Black African-American high school seniors, current college students, or returning college students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an official sealed transcript, an essay and provide two professional references from professors attesting to the candidate’s experience in Veterinary Medicine or Technology, including one from a STEM professor.
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2023
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For low-income female college students in the US studying animal/veterinary sciences. $1,500 – $2,500 is awarded once a year.
Application Opening: January 2024
Application Deadline: April 2024
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$2,000 will be given to a student who is actively pursuing a degree within the realm of STEM. Female students who are currently enrolled (or have received acceptance) in an accredited college or university, and are intending to continue their studies in the following year, are eligible. Graduating high school seniors who fulfill the aforementioned criteria are also invited to apply.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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The scholarship offers amounts ranging from $500 to $2,500 and is open to either a female high school senior of color with an interest in pursuing a college STEM degree, or a female undergraduate college sophomore/junior of color currently enrolled in a STEM program, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2024
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Individuals planning to enroll in college in the upcoming year are eligible to submit their applications. A sum of $3,000 is granted annually to female students who are in pursuit of an undergraduate or master’s degree and have chosen to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics for the 2023 academic year.
Application Opening: January 2024
Application Deadline: April 2024
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An annual award of $2,500 is presented to high school seniors or undergraduate students who identify as FGLI (first-generation, low-income). To complete the application process, compose an essay detailing the obstacles you’ve surmounted on your educational journey and elucidate how you aspire to contribute to the world through your STEM education.
Application Deadline: November 15th, 2023
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The Garage Insiders Scholarship provides a single $1,000 grant to support various educational expenses such as tuition, textbooks, computer expenses, room and board, and other educational-related costs. We are seeking applications from undergraduate students attending accredited colleges or universities in the United States and Canada, who plan to enroll in courses during the year 2023 and meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: December 20, 2023
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HW Part Store Scholarship gives a one-time grant of $1,000 to one deserving student to help pay for books, tuition, or other educational expenses so they can be a step closer to achieving their goals.
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a vocational school program who are committed to building a successful career in their chosen field.
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Deadline: December 31st, 2023
Two scholarships are offered per year. This scholarship requires the students to write at least 500 words essay. Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one. Tell us the type of career in the healthcare or biomedical related industry you plan to pursue and your future goals. For further details and to apply, see their website.
One scholarship offered. Write a 300-word essay on the following topic: “Your Future Goals: Where You See Yourself and How This Scholarship Will Help You Get There”
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The Barton Watch Bands scholarship provides a one-time award of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms. This scholarship will be open to both undergrad and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes.
Deadline date: April 15, 2024 11:59 PM EST
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The Mann Lake Scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to undergraduate students at any accredited college or university in the United States who will be enrolled in classes in 2024 to cover educational-related costs, including tuition, books, computers, room and board, and other educational expenses. Students must be enrolled or about to be enrolled in an apiology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or related studies.
Deadline date: December 31, 2024
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The scholarship is for full-time students pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree. A first and runner-up prize is available through an essay contest, highlighting a subject that is common amongst students, binge drinking on college campuses.
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High school seniors and college or university undergraduates have the chance for a $1,000-worth scholarship from Wrist-band.com. This financial assistance can help alleviate the burden of tuition costs, textbooks, and other educational expenses.
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The Select Saunas Scholarship is a one-time grant of $500. The fund aims to alleviate some financial burdens associated with pursuing further education, such as tuition, books, needed technology, and other academic-related expenses.
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Toxin Rid offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay.
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Docking Drawer offers a $1000 scholarship based on an essay on one of the following topics:
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McKay Nursery is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to undergraduates in the field of horticulture currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States or high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for spring semester 2025.
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Dirwin Bike offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics.
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Manhattan Home Design offers a one-time scholarship reward of $500 to one outstanding university student based on a dorm room design using Manhattan Home Design products (excluding beds) in a 250-square-foot space. The design should showcase creativity, functionality, and style, and can be submitted as a drawing, digital layout, or created using a design platform like Canva.
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VidaBox is offering a $500 scholarship to motivated undergraduates currently studying at accredited universities within the United States, as well as high school seniors who have secured admission into a university program for the upcoming fall semester based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:
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LOOVFOOD is offering a one-time $500 scholarship to an outstanding university student. A 300-word essay is required. Find more details here.
Modern Blaze is offering a one-time $500 scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester based on a 300-word essay submission. Find more details here.
Sensa offers a $500 scholarship to one outstanding student who shares their passion for innovation, creativity, and making a positive impact. To apply, students simply need to submit a short essay (500–800 words) on how beauty, wellness, or self-care influences innovation and empowerment in today’s world.
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Undergraduate students enrolled at CSU can apply for more 27 internal scholarships through a single application.
Application Deadline 1: Deadline: October 1, 2023
Application Deadline 2: Deadline: March 1, 2024
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Scholarships are given annually to veterinary students at Texas A&M. They consider factors like merit, financial need, location, and clinical interests.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update. Sign up here for news and updates.
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Every year, continuing UC Davis undergraduates need to submit a fresh application for UC Davis Scholarships. The online application for Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships is accessible annually, starting from October and concluding in early January. To qualify, you are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher at UC Davis and provide a letter of recommendation.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update. Sign up here for news and updates.
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Over $4 million in scholarships are accessible to support UC Davis students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, varying in amount, ranging from $100 to $14,000 per academic year. Eligibility criteria are engagement in extracurricular activities, specific college or major, career aspirations, merit, geographical origin, previous educational institutions, parentage, determination, and various personal traits.
Application Deadline: Awaiting update.
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Several scholarships are available to enrolled students of Tuskegee. Each scholarship has defined criteria that must be fulfilled for students to become eligible, considerations for Loop Abroad students may include: The Lillie Family Foundation.
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Offers a search engine which you can enter your search filters to find scholarships suited to you. One scholarship they offer is the Creative Biolabs Scholarship: A scholarship for those majoring in medical and science-related domains, such as Animals Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical And Clinical Sciences. This program aims to grant $1,000 to an exceptional college student. Must have a min of 3.0 GPA
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A number of scholarships are offered to NCAT students who are either incoming Freshmen Students, Current Students, Transfer Students, Graduate Students and International Students.
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A number of scholarships are offered to University of New Hampshire first year, continuing and transfer students.
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Applicants for this scholarships should be a current OSU student who is applying for an approved study abroad initiative with credit-bearing status.
Application Deadlines:
Autumn 2023 Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. Applies to funding for winter break 2023, spring semester 2024, and spring break 2024 global education programs. Spring 2024 Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4 p.m.
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SUNY offers a variety of scholarships to recognise and reward student excellence. The Scholarships that you are eligible for depends on the campus you are based at and other demographics.
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Rutgers students can apply for several scholarships through the Rutgers Application Portal. Scholarships and their eligibility are individual to each campus.
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Alma scholarships come in different forms: merit-based, need-based, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize exceptional academic performance, including high grades and impressive test scores. Need-based scholarships are granted to students facing financial hardship.
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Auburn offer a ‘Scholarship Opportunity Manager’ service where students can access scholarships that match their eligibility, submit scholarship applications, accept granted awards, and perform additional actions. Students need to fill out the AUSOM application just once per academic year.
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Bellarmine University offers merit awards to recognize academic, service, and leadership achievements of individual students. Award amounts are determined individually. Notably, The STEM Career Pathways Scholarship program will grant annual scholarships of $7,200 to two sets of 11 highly accomplished students for a duration of four years.
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The National Scholars Program provides Clemson University’s premier academic recruitment scholarship, which encompasses tuition, fees, housing, food, and additional costs. Additional educational expenditures may comprise study abroad opportunities, specialized coursework, and personalized mentorship. Candidates are selected through a comprehensive evaluation of top applications submitted to the Clemson University Honors College, followed by a rigorous interview assessment.
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Findlay students are eligible to apply for several scholarships, including Citizen Bank scholarships, all of which pay the full college tuition. To apply students must send their transcripts, fill in a FAFSA form, and complete Findlay’s Net Price Calculator.
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K-State provides a unified platform for both new and continuing students to explore and apply for scholarships: the K-State Scholarship Network (KSN). Through this system, you can submit applications for scholarships offered by your academic college or department, as well as scholarships that have specific eligibility criteria and additional university scholarships.
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Accepted and ongoing students must complete the general scholarship application to be considered for institutional scholarship support. The eligibility requirements and award sums for each scholarship depends on the specific scholarship itself.
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New and current OSU students can apply for scholarships offered by their respective colleges and departments through the OSU’s online scholarship search and application platform. Starting November, 2023, OSU ScholarDollars will begin accepting applications for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Miami University offers scholarships for current students, transfer students and international students. In order to qualify for a scholarship, students are required to finish their application, which includes transcripts and recommendations, by the priority deadline and fulfill the minimum academic requirements. There is no need for a separate scholarship application to be eligible for the awards detailed in the table below.
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MSU students should ensure they meet the minimum academic criteria and submit their application (inclusive of transcripts and recommendations) before the priority deadline. Separate scholarship applications are not required for consideration for the awards specified in the subsequent table.
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Students at all academic levels, including freshmen, transfer, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can use the The NDSU Scholarship Application platform. Scholarships are awarded based on academic records and application responses. Need-based scholarships require the submission of the FAFSA by February 1, 2024, while merit-based scholarships do not require a FAFSA.
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Saginaw Valley State University offers a range of scholarships for currently enrolled students, out of state students and transfer students. There are also private scholarships available, for which, they must also complete a Scholarship Application.
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Eligibility for the URI scholarships is primarily determined by high school academic performance, including GPA and course selection. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is necessary for merit scholarships. Strong letters of recommendation and active involvement in school and the community are considered in the scholarship review process. First-year applicants for the fall term who complete their applications by December 1 receive priority consideration for URI scholarship awards.
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville scholarships are available to incoming first-year students and offer programs like the Volunteer Scholarship program. First-year students who apply for admission by December 15 of their senior year in high school will automatically be considered for these institutional scholarships.
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The University of Georgia offers various financial need, merit-based, needs-based and academic Scholarships. They have an advanced scholarship matching platform designed to optimize scholarship opportunities for UGA students where students can establish an academic profile that facilitates their connection to numerous external scholarship opportunities.
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Current and accepted students at any USU campus, including incoming, certificate-seeking, undergraduate, and graduate students, are eligible to apply for USU Institutional Scholarships, Scholarships from Private, Community, and Corporate sources
Scholarships offered by specific Colleges, Departments, Majors, and Campuses.
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UW-Whitewater scholarships are available to new freshman, current and non-resident students. By submitting your admissions application, you become eligible for various scholarships, including several that are automatically considered based on your GPA.
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