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Scholarships are the ultimate source of financial aid. You may be eligible to get a scholarship for an online degree! Once again, the key to receiving a scholarship is finding the right one to apply to. Many companies, universities, professional associations, high schools, and employers offer scholarships for online degrees. Depending on the donor, the eligibility requirements all differ. Mostly, a student must show outstanding performance in one or more categories that demonstrates that he/she deserves the scholarship and will excel in his/her education with its help. Most eligibility requirements contain one of the following:
  • Academic performance
  • Athletic achievement
  • Financial need
  • Religious affiliation
  • Minority status
  • Heritage
  • Community affiliations
  • Other unique set of criteria that’s important to the organization providing funds

Now, how do you find the right scholarship for you? Sometimes, the institution that you apply to offers scholarships to students going into certain areas of study. If you aren’t so lucky to find your choice early on, a little bit of research will go a long way. Many companies such as www.salliemae.com and www.scholarshipworkshop.com are dedicated to helping students of any age and background receive scholarships. Also, some universities offer full-tuition scholarships for online education:

If you are older, more experienced, or a minority compared to the standard high school graduate, don’t worry, there are scholarships for you, too!

For Women Adults/Returning Students:

Scholarship/Award Scholarship Amount Deadline Administrator/Sponsor
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Varies March of each year Executive Women International
All USA Community and Junior College Academic Team $2500 December 1 USA Today
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program Varies. Maximum award - $30,000 per year February 1 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
"Leading the Future" Scholarship Varies March 1 The Scholarship Workshop
Ragins/Braswell National Scholarship Varies April 30 The Scholarship Workshop
Returning Student Scholarship Up to $1,000 Request applications by January 31. Submit applications by February 15. Datatel Scholars Foundation
Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund $1000 - $10000 Early January or until the 1st 1000 applications have been received Scholarship America

For Minorities:

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Minorities (General)
Scholarship/Award Scholarship Amount Deadline Administrator/Sponsor
Gates Millennium Scholars Program Varies. Based on unmet need. Early January United Negro College Fund
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program up to $6000/year Early March The Jackie Robinson Foundation
GEM PHD Science Fellowship Varies October 1 National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc.
National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Up to $5000 Varies with specific scholarship/award National Medical Fellowships, Inc.

Scholarships & Financial Aid for African American Students
NUL Scholarships Varies with specific scholarship/award Varies with specific scholarship/award National Urban League, Inc.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program $40000 over 4 years January 9 or November 15 to be considered for other scholarships also. Ron Brown Scholar Program
Thurgood Marshall Scholarships Average approximately $2200 per student per semester Varies Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
UNCF Scholarships Varies with specific scholarship/award Varies with specific scholarship/award United Negro College Fund
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Hispanic/Latino Students
First in My Family Scholarship Program Up to $5000 April 15 Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program Up to $5000 April 15 Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
High School Scholarship Program $1000 - $2500 December 15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
College Scholarship Program $1000 to $3000 October 15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Community College Scholarship Program $1000 to $2500 February 1 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Native American/Indian Students
American Indian College Fund Scholarships Varies with specific scholarship/award Varies with specific scholarship/award American Indian College Fund
Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund $4000 - $20000 depending upon type of scholarship May 31 The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Fellowships Varies. Based on unmet need. June 1 The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)

For High School Students

Scholarship/Award Scholarship Amount Deadline Administrator/Sponsor
Coca-Cola Scholarship $10,000 - $20,000 over 4 years October 31 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Discover Scholarship Program $30,000 January 31 Discover Financial Services
Elks Most Valuable Student Awards $4,000 - $60,000 over 4 years Early January Elks National Foundation
Fountainhead College Scholarship Essay Contest up to $10,000 Mid to Late April Ayn Rand Institute
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards $1,000 – $5,000 Last weekday in October Prudential
The Sam Walton Community Scholarship $1,000 Early spring. Prepare materials by February 1. Wal-Mart Foundation
Yoshihama Award (students must be nominated and the award can be used for anything including paying for college even though the award is not technically considered a scholarship) $5,000 over 2 years April 1 The Hitachi Foundation

For College Students

Scholarship/Award Scholarship/Award Amount Deadline Administrator/Sponsor
All USA College Academic Team $2500 Late November USA Today
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship $1000 to $2400 January 31 Datatel Scholars Foundation
"Leading the Future II" Scholarship Varies March 1 The Scholarship Workshop LLC
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Educational Foundation Varies Varies NACA Educational Foundation
Ragins/Braswell National Scholarship Varies April 30 The Scholarship Workshop LLC
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Up to $18,000 per school year November 1 Central Intelligence Agency

For Graduate Students

Scholarship/Award Scholarship Amount Deadline Administrator/ Sponsor
AVAILABLE FOR STUDY IN MOST OR ALL AREAS
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship $1000 to $2400 January 31 Datatel Scholars Foundation
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program Varies. Maximum award of $50,000 per year March 14 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Educational Foundation Varies Varies NACA Educational Foundation
AVAILABLE FOR STUDY IN SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING OR RELATED AREAS
Directed Energy Scholars Program No initial funding. This is a summer program that may lead to a graduate fellowship. Mid to Late February Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Graduate Student Research Program $24,000 fellowship ($18,000 student stipend, $3000 student allowance, and a $3000 university allowance) February 1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships 3 years of funding. Payment of tuition and fees plus a yearly stipend ranging from $30,500 to $31,500 Early January Department of Defense/American Society for Engineering Education
Space Scholars Program No initial funding. This is a summer program that may lead to a graduate fellowship. Mid to Late February Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate
AVAILABLE FOR STUDY IN THE ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Funding for 48 months or degree completion. Also provides a stipend based on need. Early October Department of Education
The Beinecke Scholarship Program $34,000 Late February The Sperry Fund
ONLINE DATABASES OF GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Grants Net
Cornell Graduate Fellowship Notebook

If you still have questions regarding scholarships or don’t fit the criteria for the ones listed above, visit the websites listed below and contact your institution to check about scholarships they might offer. Good luck!
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