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Scholarship Requirements

Different scholarships have different requirements and use different criteria to select scholarship recipients.

Consider the following as you start your scholarship investigation:

  • You may be required to write an essay, pass a written exam, or complete a project demonstrating your potential.
  • Programs may specify how scholarship funds must be used, set time restrictions for disbursing the funds, or set a ceiling on qualifying family income.
  • Scholarship funds may be paid directly to the college.
  • Failure to meet certain requirements could jeopardize your ability to keep the scholarship.

Sample Scholarship Information

The following text show examples of information a typical scholarship may provide to applicants:

Applicant requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be a high school senior or graduate at time of application.
  • Must intend to major in computer science.
  • Number of recipients
  • Offered to 25 students annually

Award amount
Up to $4,500 for each academic year, renewable for three additional years.

Contact
Scholarship Coordinator
123 Award Lane, Suite 322
Anytown, VA 20191

Deadline
June 1, 2008

Relevant information

  • Preference is given to students with financial need.
  • Must rank in the top 25% of senior class.
  • Must score 500 or higher on the SAT math section.

 
 

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Tip

Don't worry if you don't receive a particular scholarship the first time you apply—many scholarships allow applicants to re-apply the following year.

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