Scholarships are not just for incoming freshmen.
Current college students should also be seeking scholarships, looking for funding opportunities throughout their entire college career.
Current students are often eligible for scholarships, which may be based on their field of study and may be contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA or demonstrating financial need.
Students should check with the college financial aid office to find out about institutional scholarships and deadlines.
The financial aid office may also provide a list of scholarships for current students on their website. The Mapping Your Future Scholarship Tips flyer provides a list of scholarship search engines as well as steps for a successful scholarship search.
All students need to be aware of the terms and conditions with a scholarship. For example, some scholarships may require you to maintain a certain number of credits each semester and/or a minimum GPA, while some may have a “work commitment” as part of the requirements. By not fulfilling the requirements, a student could lose the scholarship or the scholarship could convert to a low-interest loan, which the student will then have to repay.
