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The McKelvey Foundation Scholarship is open to high school seniors with experience running their own businesses.
The Union Plus Scholarship Is open to high school seniors whose parents are members of an organized union.
The Burger King Scholarship is available to both high school seniors and those planning to enter a post secondary vocational/technical school.
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Getting Started
Its that time of year again. A new calendar has gone up on the wall, and a new round of scholarship applications is going out. If you are just starting college, the process of seeking financial aid can be confusing. This page will give you practical information on applying for financial aid, as well as information about the different scholarships which are out there.FAFSA
If you haven't done this already, the first thing you need to do is fill out your Free Application For Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. The department of Rehabilitation in California requires that you do this if you are going to ask for their help in paying for college, and for the sake of private scholarships it wouldn't hurt either. Just visit The Official FAFSA Home Page and follow their directions.Applying for Scholarships Now its time to start applying for scholarships. The process can be nerve racking for even the most organized among us, and on top of transitioning from High School to college, or in the middle of a college career it can be down-right intimidating. For information designed to make all our lives easier, check out Scholarship help.org They offer advice on everything from applying for student loans to distinguishing yourself on a scholarship application.
Some Available Scholarships
There is a lot of scholarship money out there, but many people don't know where to find it, or how to determine which scholarships they may be qualified for. Here we have compiled a list of web sites designed to alert students to different scholarships, as well as some individual annual scholarships you may not be aware of.Some Helpful Web Sites
Fastweb.com Is an affiliate of Monstertrak, and has a database of available scholarships. Just set up an account, enter in your info, and they will recommend scholarships which you may qualify for.Scholarships.com is a similar service.
Individual Scholarships
The Encight Scholarship Is a scholarship for people with documented disabilities, in the amount of $750. The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund is available to high school seniors particularly those who plan to pursue a career within the food industry.The McKelvey Foundation Scholarship is open to high school seniors with experience running their own businesses.
The Union Plus Scholarship Is open to high school seniors whose parents are members of an organized union.
The Burger King Scholarship is available to both high school seniors and those planning to enter a post secondary vocational/technical school.
NFB Scholarships
The National Federation of the Blind offers several scholarships, both at the national level and at the state level. Visit the NFB Scholarship Page for more information. Visit the NFB of California Scholarship Page for information about NFBC Scholarships. The NFB also offers a grant for those who wish to attend its national convention. click here for the Kennith Jernigan Scholarship Aplication ProcessReturn to CABS Home Page
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