1.         Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program Amount:  Up to $55,000 per year for up to four years. Eligibility:  High-achieving HS seniors with financial need planning to attend a four-year U.S. college. Requirements:  Online application, essays, recommendations, transcripts, financial info. Deadline:  November 12, 2025   2.         Elks National Foundation Amount:  $1,000 or $7,500 per year (four years) Eligibility:  U.S. citizen high school seniors; judged on scho

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Applying to college can be a costly endeavor. Many schools charge a fee ranging from $75 to $90 to apply. The fees can add up quickly when applying to multiple schools. The good news? Many colleges and organizations offer fee waivers that make applying more accessible. How can I get a fee waiver for my applications? Fee waivers for applications allow prospective students to apply at a reduced rate, or completely free of charge.  They’re designed to help students navigate the

1.        College Xpress Scholarship Amount: $2,000 Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US. Requirements:  Answer the question: Do you think you would survive a zombie apocalypse? Deadline:  October 31, 2025   2.        “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers Amount: $1,000 Eligibility:  Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US. Requirements:  For students who value creative writing, they must submit one 250-word or

When it comes to college admissions, test scores and grades only show part of the picture. Admissions counselors take a more holistic view, looking beyond numbers, to consider different aspects of a student's journey. Essays and recommendations help bring that story to life, but many colleges also want to know something more: do you have genuine interest in joining their community? That’s where demonstrated interest comes in. It’s the way you show admissions that you’re not j

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