Tanya Said:

For all you high school students looking for scholarships, would you like to do me a major favor?

We Answered:

here is a website that gives out real scholarships

http://www.zinch.com/Anonymous/StudentRe…

Johnny Said:

What high school do I choose?

We Answered:

i dont know.coz ya brains like =0.so i would say none.

Brett Said:

Are there any scholarship programs for adults who are not recent high school grads?

We Answered:

There are scholarships out there. I was, like you, a late bloomer without much money and no family support. Still, I managed to locate funding and so can you. There are several scholarships and grants that come under the heading of "non-traditional student" funds, so that is one term that you should be searching. There are also scholarships that are available to you based upon your ethnic background (I assume, from your avatar that you are African-American, but regardless, there are funds out there for practically every identity). Search aggressively and methodically. Be prepared to take on a "second job" of filling out applications and drafting and revising essays. It may seem like a lot of work (and it is), but considering the thousands in student loans you will not have to borrow, it is time and efforts well-spent.

Finally, I would encourage you to be less afraid of student borrowing within reason. If your college education allows you to add 50% or more to your pre-college earnings AND helps you identify those areas that hold promise for you in terms of choosing a vocation, a bit of debt going forward will seem like a minor inconvenience. Plus, if you can manage it, there are programs, such as Teach for America, where you can have some or all of your student debt forgiven for teaching for a few years in inner-city schools. The point is this: You've become motivated about improving your life by becoming a more educated person. Do not allow poor cash flow to stand in the way of such important progress. Put in the time and efforts and soon you too will be advising some ambitious stranger on how to get this thing done. Best of luck to you. You'll be fine!

Leo Said:

I graduated high school in 2000. Where is a good place to find scholarships since I have been out for a while?

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http://www.fastweb.com is a website where you create a profile about your interests and it gives you information on A TON of scholarships that may be of interest to you. Most of them you can apply for online. I would suggest going there, signing up for an account and seeing what you can find. This is what I did last year while I was applying for schools and they have a ton of good stuff.

Evelyn Said:

Does anyone know about programs/businesses giving scholarships to high school students? ?

We Answered:

Try writing to some companies or well-off people for sponsors. Make sure you mention the amount you need, include exactly why you need it, and tell them why you deserve it (e.g. I would like to become a pharmacist one day and this program will really help me carve my future and help my dreams become a reality...without funding, I will not be able to participate...thank you...etcetera. Be honest with them and make sure you give them info on the program, because they might want to know what program it's going to before they sponsor.

You could also apply for FASFA or apply to some scholarships that you can find on the internet. There are scholarships for just about everything and everyoone (even some that not many people know about). Some of the bizarre scholsrships aren't or are rarely applied for, so I'm sure you'll find something.

Regina Said:

What Scholarships Are Avaliable For A College Freshman?

We Answered:

Try Sallie Mae's Free Scholarship Search. You answer a few questions about yourself, then the site matches you against a database of more than 2.9 million scholarships worth more than $16 billion and is expanded and updated daily.

You can access the scholarship search here: http://www.salliemae.com/scholarships

or if you're on Facebook you can become a Fan of our Scholarship search page, where you'll see featured scholarships and tips for applying and avoiding scholarship scams, AND you can download our new Facebook app, which will allow you to search for scholarships all within Facebook.

Facebook app:
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Fan Page:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Sallie…

Whichever option you choose, good luck to you.

Heidi Said:

Free rides, Scholarships help???

We Answered:

Good news, even students who are not 4.0 can and do receive scholarships quite often! Your safest place to get information on legitimate scholarships that you are eligible for would be to talk to your high school guidance counselor. Even if you are a home-schooled student, you can still make an appointment at one of your local high schools (there are 4 in my community) to discuss options with the counselor. He or she is very knowledgeable in this area. Usually you will have to fill out special applications and essays on certain topics and then if you win, they will pay the money to whatever school you decide to attend. Some scholarships are based off of academic achievements; some are based off of athletic ability; some are based off of leadership skills as expressed by active membership in community service or school clubs; some are based off of pure financial need; and some are based off of 2 or more criteria listed above. Again, please talk to your guidance counselor and also check out:

http://www.fastweb.com

That IS a legitimate website to look for scholarships. My former college highly recommends that website!