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Writing Winning Scholarship Essays

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  • Raise money for college using crowdfunding organizations (check out the top four organizations below).
  • Find an official benefactor like Americorps and Peace Corps, programs that offer money in exchange for a service commitment.
  • Talk to your employer. Tuition assistance programs allow employers to hire more educated employees.
  • Go to church. Consider religious organizations when looking for education aid.
Work Study Opportunities

  • Federal Work-Study
  • America Reads
  • Community Service
  • Institutional Work Study
The Honors College Scholarship