How TO WIN
SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
The Unknown Source of College Money
here probably isn t a college-bound student in the nation who is
unaware of the difficulty of financing an education today. The cost of
one year at several well-known private universities has skyrocketed to
over $15，000 and is rising steadily， while tuition costs at public
institutions are increasing as well. Applying for financial aid is the
answer for those who clearly can demonstrate need. What about
students who don t quite qualify but who know paying college bills will
still be very hard on their families? What about students whose
preliminary analysis shows they won t get as much aid as their family
feels they need? What about students who have demonstrated
outstanding talent and would like to be rewarded for it? For all students
of accomplishment who are seeking additional sources of college
money， there is a large and too often overlooked reservoir of funds to
tap: privately sponsored merit scholarships. A merit scholarship is one
that is based on specified performance or accomplishments in some
field， rather than on financial need. Most colleges today offer their own
merit scholarships， but this book covers the national competitions that
are open to anyone with the skills and background to enter and that
allow the winners to attend a college of their own choosing.
Scholarships: Myths and Misconceptions
The scholarship game is highly misunderstood by many high school
students. It is common for teenagers to think that scholarships are rare，
elusive awards won only by valedictorians， geniuses， and \"whiz kids.\"
High school guidance counselors， overburdened with paperwork and
complaints， often lack the time to fully investigate scholarship
opportunities and inform students about them. The myths and
misconceptions persist， while the truth about scholarships remains
hidden， the glittering prizes and benefits unknown to many teenagers.
These are the facts: with proper advice and strategies， private
scholarships are within the grasp of high school students who possess
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