It’s pretty hard to find scholarships for muslim students. Only Muslim societies help Muslim students who need financial aid.
You can check this link to find more information about muslim minority scholarship:
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/scholarships/scholarships.htm
Dec 4
Hello,
You can find more information about Andhra Pradesh Scholarship program here:
http://results2.ap.nic.in/scho/entry/statepost.html
AP Miinority scholarship program is given by Governmen of India.
First of all – yes – you can make some money online. Even a blog like this one can make its expenses back and so can a blog about your own favorite hobby or activity or news items. Sometimes the things you’re most interested in won’t be the highest paying, but there’s usually a good balance somewhere where topics overlap. For example, Fastweb’s free scholarship search and free college scholarship search engines aren’t the biggest money-makers for a webmaster, but its decent. There would be more money to be made selling student loans, but I’d rather try to help students find money for college that doesn’t have to be paid back.
So think about that – by combining something you’re interested in with a product or service related to that topic, you can find an online business model that doesn’t require selling out your sense of ethics.
The money is the obvious, short-term value of building your own website or blog. The long term value is the skill sets you learn and can later contribute to a business. When you start blogging or developing websites for business purposes, you learn about design, you refine your content-writing skills (this can be text, audio, photography, graphic design, video, any kind of content really), and you start to learn about how internet marketing differs yet resembles traditional marketing.
Perhaps best of all, you’ll have something to show for your initiative. You’ll have some proof that you can take a concept, match it to existing opportunities, and become a “self-starter” with a strong work ethic and ability to learn applied skills.
Of course, a personal blog about your pets and what you ate for dinner last night probably isn’t going to be a regular source of income. Yet even if you have no plans to monetize your website and you have no intention of ever adding advertisements, you’ll still learn skill sets that businesses are looking for.
So just go out there and start building your own websites. It may not pay off your tuition bill today, but it will help you get ahead in the long run – and that’s what college is all about, isn’t it?
In the theme of free, I’m going to recommend a few free web hosts that can get you started online:
Whoever said you “Have to spend money to make money” obviously didn’t have internet access and blogging software.
What do you think? Are you running a website? Does it make money or help you learn new skills? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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Nov 20
Personally, I think student debt should be viewed as a last resort – a necessary evil if you will. Tuition costs are rising at record rates and scholarships, grants, and financial aid might not be enough to cover everything from room & board to books, computers or laptops, and transportation.
The student loan industry has been a topic of interest to the Congress in the recent session, and legislative changes as well as the sub-prime loan disaster are having an effect on the cost and availability of loans. I worked as an analyst briefly evaluating the business climate following the legislative changes, but the company I was with ultimately decided its business model had been made obsolete by law. So they shut down and sold the loans – and perhaps just in time, as last year student loan securities dropped to an all-time low. No analysis could show a profitable model without seriously raising rates on students – sometimes into the double-digits.
If there was ever a bad time to get loans, this is probably it. Unfortunately, its also the time they might be most needed. Investors want a premium on risky loans & bonds, and students are some of the riskiest involved. Many factors are contributing to the cost of education, but at the end of the day the fact remains that prices are going up rapidly.
Credit cards should also be avoided but they can also have their place. On the one hand, they can be used to cover unexpected expenses, to build up credit history, or if paid off immediately, used to get free stuff through rewards programs or frequent flight miles.
In this section, I’ll give you plenty of reasons to stay away from student loans, and a little advice on how to find the right ones or if you qualify for various programs like Stafford, PLUS, etc…
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I got word about a scholarship this weekend so I wanted to share some more of the details with the readers and anyone who is surfing in from the search engines.
This scholarship is for students who use wheelchairs – manual or electric – and its sponsored by AmeriGlide, a supplier and distributor of all sorts of home mobility products like ramps, stairlifts, and other types of wheelchair lifts.
Full information about the wheelchair scholarship program (click here)
Applications are due on January 2, 2009 and can be completed online or downloaded, filled out, and mailed in. Students applying must also complete a 500 word essay explained at the scholarship information page.
Winners are announced in March of 2009, but you can start applying now in 2008 (in fact, you’ll need to get working on it if you’re eligible because you’ve really just got November and December left to work on it!)
Thanks to Ameriglide for running such a great scholarship program, and I’d also like to thank them for bringing it to my attention so I can pass the word along. If you have any questions, please check out the links provided here.
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Well, pretty much. The difference between attending an in-state and out-of-state school is even greater than the 300-400% increased tuition. You also have to consider the cost of travel – and if not living on campus, the cost of moving (or buying) furniture. Local colleges & universities also offer the possibility of living at home. I know, I know – that isn’t what high school students are looking forward to, but in a practical sense the money saved there could mean the difference between being able to afford tuition or not.
So when choosing a school, the question of why should be applied first to the more expensive choice. What makes it better? Is the school particularly well-known for the major you want to study? Just because a school has a good general reputation doesn’t mean that the department you want to be in is particularly strong. If one doesn’t even know his/her intended major, it is almost impossible to pick a best school and even makes some sense to just pick the cheapest school until you figure out what you want to study and where to transfer to.
Of course, much of college and the quality of education is what one makes of it. If the student reads extra books outside of class, spends time discussing concepts with the professors during office hours, and joins campus professional groups, they’ll get a lot more out of it than someone who spends more just to get by on the minimum amount of effort.
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I’m sorry, this isn’t actually a top ten list. I promise I’ll write one for you after this contest is over.
Scholarship Experts is offering another scholarship contest this month. To apply, you simply need to register and submit a list of 10 reasons why you need money for college! Entries will be judged on overall quality, so whether you decide to go with something funny or something serious, make sure it stands out and leaves an impression. Creativity is going to be key in a contest like this, because if you think about the first things that come to mind you’ll end up with a list that looks like everyone elses’!
What are you waiting for? While you’re there, complete a profile and browse scholarship results, or get other financial aid help in the expert articles section. They have information online that will help you file a FAFSA, find scholarships, and write a winning essay.
If you’re looking for examples of popular top ten lists, try Digg.com, Listverse.com, and Reddit.com. There are lots of lists on the web, and they’re popular for a lot of reasons. A list of brief ideas is easy to read, avoids unnecessary words, and offers a sense of progression. You could start off with something serious, and work toward something downright silly. Or, you might think up something completely different.
Whatever it is, I’m sure we could all use some money for school. Share your top reasons and share your top wishes and have a chance to have your financial dreams come true!
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Applying for scholarships can be confusing if you have no experience with it, but if you break the process down into these following steps, you can see exactly how to find money for college and win awards over the competition.
Use any one of the free scholarship search engines on the internet:
When you register an account with these free services, you’ll be asked to fill out a student profile including education history, intended major, group memberships, awards, test scores, etc… Based on the answers in your profile, the website software will direct you toward scholarships and contests that you’re eligible for.
These search-based scholarship searches don’t require the student to fill out a registration or permanent profile, instead they allow the students to search for specific topics related to eligibility for scholarships like major, awards, or really anything like what you would otherwise fill in at the profile sites.
Just because you are eligible for the scholarship, that doesn’t mean it is worth spending your time to apply for it!
Many scholarships and contests are open to broad parts of the student population. Some might have requirements like a 2.0 GPA and legal residency in the USA. If everyone who can get into college is eligible for the award and winners are selected by a random draw, there’s nothing you can really do to improve your odds of winning. So, if everyone is eligible, its probably worth it to just fill out a form or two and have your name entered. But beware of such contests that want lengthy essays it may not be a good use of your time if tens of hundreds of thousands of other college students are applying for the same contest.
If an award describes a much more specific set of eligibility characteristics and you’re included, then this is the type of scholarship you definitely want to print out and learn more about.
Make a checklist of every part of the application. Take note of every essay question, required letter, and required transcript. Pay special attention to the number of copies of the application that the sponsor requires – many times they want one complete application for each member of the scholarship review committee. This can get up to seven or eight copies of a multi-page application! This is another big reason you shouldn’t try to apply for every scholarship you can, just the printing costs can get significant after chasing a few prestigious awards.
When you’re absolutely sure of everything the scholarship provider requires, start the actual application. If there is a specific form they want filled out, make sure you download the most recent version and get it printed out, or pick one up from your school’s guidance or financial aid departments.
Presentation matters, so use an erasable pen or have some white-out handy. Scratched out text isn’t going to convey the professional image you want to put forth!
When it comes to essay questions about more general topics, make sure to tie in your personal goals and career plans. If you show a bigger concept of how certain ideals or philosophies relate to what you want to accomplish through education, it will help you out big time compared to other applicants.
Even if you think you’ve got the perfect application ready, find someone older who can help proof it for common spelling and grammar mistakes. Also ask them to review the application requirements and confirm that everything is present. Parents, teachers, and guidance counselors can be a big help in this final phase.
Remember to keep an eye on deadline dates and don’t put this off to the last minute. Many scholarship providers require the application to be received by the deadline date, so you’ll have to add at least a week or two for mail if its long distance.
Scholarships are typically not guaranteed, in fact most non-government scholarships that claim to be guaranteed are likely to be scholarship scams (ESPECIALLY if they want payment up front).
Apply for multiple scholarships, because competition will be significant. It may not sound like much, but if you set aside time to apply for two scholarships each month, that is a total of 24 chances every year. By the time you graduate college, you’ll have applied for nearly 100 scholarships! (Well, as you get higher in the college years, it will be harder to find awards but they are still out there in the form of paid internships, essay contests, science contests, etc…)
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Maybe you got the idea in your head that scholarships, grants, and contests are just for other students. Maybe at some point you decided that applying for scholarships is just for students with 4.0 GPAs and a filing cabinet full of awards and certificates of appreciation.
Sure, there are scholarships for students with top-level achievement, but every student should put the time in to apply for scholarships – either online, through the local business community, and at the college or university he/she plans to attend. Yes, yes, every student should apply for scholarships – sometimes their parents should be applying too.
Some scholarship programs are as much for the benefit of the parent as they are for the student. The scholarships that parents can apply for are often related to their employment or professional & academic organizations that they may be members with. Whenever you’re filling out an online scholarship matching profile, make sure to get some input from the parents to ensure that you aren’t missing out on opportunities that are available.
In some cases, the parent applies for the scholarship directly from the provider. But most of the time, the student still completes the application even if they are only eligible by virtue of their parent’s associations.
While it is true that the largest number of scholarships are aimed toward first-time college students and incoming freshman, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t awards for students at other levels of their education, too!
This advice isn’t just for people who have already finished their first year in college, it also holds for students who are just getting into high school! Many scholarship programs are out there that only require the applicant to be 13 years old. Sound too young to worry about money for college? No way! Competing for scholarships early will not only increase the student’s chances of achieving free college, it will also prepare them for the academic challenges they’re likely to face throughout the rest of their school years.
Scholarships are available for students of all levels of academic achievement and all sorts of organizational affiliation. Cultural groups, religious groups, and professional groups all provide funding for college scholarships – and every organization sets its own requirements for eligibility and selection. One committee may be looking for flawless grades, but perhaps the next one is more interested in the student’s volunteer work and how they’ve used their time and skills to serve the community.
There may be scholarships available for you and waiting on your application based on any of the following: language(s) spoken, religion, culture, family history, race, gender, sexual orientation, major, academic achievement, financial need, or even just because you’re in the right zipcode and you’re close to a business who is providing money to college students like you.
Not all scholarships are based on the student’s financial need. In fact, the major program that takes family income into account isn’t a scholarship at all, its federal financial aid. Its true though, some scholarships do only want to consider students with significant financial obstacles to their education, so just avoid those awards if you’re certain that you won’t qualify! There are still plenty of other awards that don’t take a student’s financial situation into account.
So the short answer to the question “Who should apply for scholarships?” is: Every student, and possibly their parents too. If you convince yourself – or let someone convince you – that you won’t find any money for school, you probably won’t. If you put in the time to find and apply for scholarships, you may just be pleasantly surprised to find some free money in your mailbox or school account.
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Each month, I try to add a sampling of the biggest and most interesting national scholarships, but if you want a complete view of what you’re eligible for – especially ones with more exclusive eligibility requirements – you’ll want to sign up for a profile-based scholarship search at some place like Fastweb or Scholarship Experts.
With that said, let’s take a lot at some of the big names in scholarships with October 2009 deadline dates:
Coca Cola Scholarship – Deadline “BEFORE!” Oct. 31, 2009. 50 Students will receive $50,000 for college expenses and 200 students will receive $10,000. High school seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for this scholarship, so be sure to check it out. A lot of people will be competing, but there’s also a lot of money and recognition up for grabs.
The Horatio Alger Society provides numerous scholarship programs open to students of particular states as well as programs that are open to national eligibility. High school seniors with unmet academic need should be sure to check out the scholarships available through this respected charity. Applications are due by Oct. 30, 2009.
Wendy’s High School Heisman – Wendy’s annually recognizes student atheletes who excel both on and off the field. If you or someone you know is a high school athlete with strong grades, be sure to check out this well known scholarship program. Applications are due on the first of October, so there is little time to spare!
Remember, this is just a very small sample of all the scholarships, grants, and contests that have deadlines and due dates in October. These awards may be the most recognized ones to a general population, but specific academic fields have their own prestigious awards.
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