A scholarship is free money that does not have to be paid back. Whether you are in high school or enrolled in college, we can help you research and find scholarships for college.
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Scholarships may have requirements you need to meet to receive them. Discover Student Loans discusses common scholarship requirements and how they may impact you.
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Scholarships
Dec 04, 2023
How to get scholarships
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Find out how to get a scholarship for college. Discover Student Loans shares when to start applying for scholarships, how to find them, and tips for applying.
Scholarships
Oct 20, 2023
How scholarships affect financial aid
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Learn how scholarships affect financial aid with help from Discover Student Loans.
Scholarships
May 16, 2023
Facts about college grants vs. scholarships
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Learning the facts about grants vs. scholarships can be overwhelming. Discover Student Loans covers how to find and apply to these popular types of financial aid.
Scholarships
May 04, 2023
It's never too late to apply for college scholarships
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Get expert advice on how to find last minute college scholarships from Discover Student Loans, including where to look, when to apply, & ways to increase your chances of award.
Scholarships
Apr 10, 2023
3 signs a scholarship opportunity may be a scam
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The best way to avoid scholarship scams is to learn how to identify them quickly. Here are 3 warning signs to look for when applying for scholarships.
Scholarships
Jan 30, 2023
6 tips to win graduate scholarships
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Competition for graduate level scholarships can be fierce. Learn some key tips for getting scholarships for graduate school with help from Discover Student Loans
Scholarships
Nov 22, 2022
Can you apply for scholarships while in college?
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Scholarships are open to students already enrolled in college. Discover Student Loans covers how you can get scholarships in college to help cover tuition.
Scholarships
Nov 03, 2022
Everything you need to know about athletic scholarship requirements
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Congratulations on getting an athletic scholarship! Now make sure you meet the requirements and have all the info you need with Discover Student Loans.
Scholarships
Apr 19, 2022
5 Tips for Scoring Athletic Scholarships
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3 min. Read
Learn about these 5 key tips for landing that athletic scholarship and paving the way to your college education. Get the edge.
Scholarships
Apr 19, 2022
Top Ten Tips For Getting A College Scholarship
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Scholarships are a great source of free money to help pay for college. Get ten tips to help maximize your scholarship opportunities from Discover Student Loans.
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Grant
A form of financial aid, similar to a scholarship, that does not have to be repaid.
College Scholarship Service (CSS)Profile®
An online application administered by the College Board®and used by scholarship programs and colleges to award non-federal institutional aid to students.
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