Money and Financial Aid
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBT+) community and its allies have made significant strides toward equality in the past few years. The legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 and LGBT+ adoption in 2016 were huge. But discriminatory laws aren’t the only challenge faced by people […]
Scholarships for LGBT+ Students
As of September 30, 2017, there were over 440,000 children in foster care throughout the United States. The ideal outcome is for a child to be reunited with their parents, but this isn’t always possible. Other options include adoption, living with nonparental family members, legal emancipation, or “aging out” of the system. […]
Scholarships for Current and Former Foster Children
Happy Father’s Day! As a thank you to dads around the world, we’ve compiled a list of scholarships that can help you pay for the degree you’ve always wanted. While some of the scholarships below are limited to certain geographical areas and many require students to demonstrate financial need, know […]
Happy Father’s Day: Scholarships for Dads
With the cost of tuition skyrocketing, scholarships can provide some much needed relief for talented college-bound students and their families. To maximize your chances of winning one (or more), think about the traits that make you unique. If you are a member of a recognized tribe, or a descendant of […]
Scholarships for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Brianna McGurran. Brianna is a freelance writer and teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, she was a writer and spokesperson at the personal finance website NerdWallet, where she wrote "Ask Brianna," a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press, […]
Your Financial Aid Package Isn’t Enough. Now What?
Many young undocumented students want to know if they can go to college. The future is uncertain, but for now, students without authorized immigration documents can pursue higher education in the United States, whether they have DACA or not. That being said, these students often face many more legal and financial obstacles than their […]
Scholarships Opportunities for Undocumented Students
The following list includes scholarships that are available to students who identify as black or African American, are natives of an African country, and/or are of African or Caribbean descent. Scholarships that only serve students in particular states or cities are not included, so this list is not complete. Do […]
Scholarships for African Americans and Students of African Heritage
Happy Mother’s Day! For all you ladies who have children or have given birth to children but don’t want to let that stop you from achieving your academic dreams, there is money out there specifically for you. Aside from applying for federal student aid and checking for institutional scholarships, you can also consider […]
Happy Mother’s Day: Scholarships for Moms
If you’re a first-generation college student, you probably already know. Just in case you’re not sure, though, a first-generation student is the first in their family to attend college. Your parents (or legal guardians) cannot have bachelor’s degrees for you to qualify as a first-generation college student, but if you […]
Scholarships for First-Generation College Students
Scholarships can help lower the financial burden of higher education, but if you want to win a scholarship, you have to apply. Applying may be as easy as completing and submitting the FAFSA each year, but some applications are more involved. You may have to submit your transcript, your SAT […]
Scholarships for Students from Michigan
Scholarships are a great way to offset the cost of attending college, because in most circumstances (so long as you don’t drop out halfway through the semester) they don’t have to be repaid! States offer publicly-funded scholarships for resident students who attend and graduate from an in-state high school, but […]
Scholarships for Students from Washington
Scholarships and grants are excellent sources of money to help you pay for college, and they’re especially great because they don’t have to be repaid (unlike student loans). Although you have to find the awards for which you are eligible and spend time applying, the effort is well worth the […]