Why are you having financial problems when there are millions of dollars available for college students in scholarships, grants, and loans? It could be because of your lack of action, not because of your bad luck.
Would you like someone else to pay for your college education? If your answer is yes, then it may be possible that someone could pay for your college, or at least a large part of it. Just because we want someone to pay for us for college is not enough. The first thing you should keep in mind is that no one is going to give you thousands of dollars just because you want to.
First, you must be a candidate to be worthy of large sums of money. The question you should ask yourself is: How can I be worthy of a scholarship? To qualify for one or more scholarships, you must consider some variants. For example, having good grades (a 3.0 GPA or better), showing community service during your middle and high school years, and having a good story to tell about yourself, your struggles, your successes, your goals and your dreams before, during and after college.
Other questions you should ask yourself are: Why do I deserve a scholarship and what have I done for others to deserve a scholarship? What have I given of myself to others that makes me worthy, especially for those most in need? Why do I need money and why should someone give me a scholarship? People receive "what they deserve" and harvest "what they plant." What have you planted or can plant today, so that you can harvest tomorrow? It's never too late to start giving or planting. A person who sows much reaps much; a person who gives much, receives much more.
Some people believe that it's not about good luck or bad luck. Instead, what makes a successful person in life is understanding that results come from actions taken to accomplish a goal. If you want to accomplish something, reach a goal, or achieve great results — take positive actions now and you will see positive results later.
We all make decisions and take actions every day that will get us closer or further from our goals. For example, say your goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree. If instead of doing your homework and attending classes, you decide to spend all day visiting your friends, watching TV and playing sports, then these actions will take you further away from your goal. But if instead of wasting your time outside of your target goal, you decide to study hard, do your homework and attend classes, then you will have no problem reaching your goal.
This is the type of freedom that we enjoy in this country. Every day, you will have opportunities to take positive actions that will help you to reach your goals and accomplish your dreams, or do nothing or negative actions that you may regret for the rest of your life. So, take advantage of your young years while you have lots of energy and a sharp mind. Check these great scholarships and resources below to set yourself up for success. The opportunities are not for everyone, they are reserved for people who stand up to go get them — for people who take action to explore them, and for people who invest time and energy to do what is necessary to embrace them.
General financial aid resources
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
- College Affordability Guide
- Black Excel College Help Network
- Online Colleges, Scholarships, and Degree Programs from American Educational Guidance Center
- Oregon Online Colleges and Universities
- Resources for Re-Entry and Non-Traditional Students
Scholarship opportunities and resources
- College Board Scholarship Search
- AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest
- Americanism Essay Contest
- AXA Achievement Scholarship Program
- Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
- Discover Card Tribute Award
- Easley National Scholarship Program
- Gates Millennium Scholarships
- INROADS internships
- LULAC Scholarship Funds
- NAACP Scholarships
- Online MBA Scholarships Guide
- Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford
- Roothbert Scholarship Fund
- Sports Scholarships and Internships
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
- Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
- Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
Resources for students with disabilities
General financial aid resources
- Financial Aid Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
- Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Learning Disabilities
Scholarship opportunities and resources
- 1-800 Wheelchair Scholarship
- American Academy of Allergy
- American Council of the Blind
- American Foundation for the Blind
- American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
- Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Blind Veterans Association
- Center for Reintegration Scholarship
- DO-IT Scholarships
- Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Lighthouse Guild Scholarships
- Mobility International USA
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- National Eye Institute
- National Federation of the Blind
- Travis Roy Foundation
