How to Track and Manage Your Scholarship Deadlines and Requirements
Understand the Different Types of Scholarships
There are a variety of scholarship types available, so it’s important to know all of your options. Perhaps the most widely known are merit-based scholarships, which are often awarded to the student with the highest grades, test scores, or other credentials. Other scholarships may be need-based, such as Pell Grants, which consider a applicant’s background and financial need. Donor-funded scholarships are often based on specific criteria such as minority status, gender, and locality and…