Government Scholarships

Government funded scholarships are offered through the U.S. Department of Education plays an essential role in financial aid for college.

Example:

-National Merit Scholarship

Many colleges and universities offer merit based scholarships that are given to the students for their academic achievements or outstanding qualities through activities like volunteering.

Examples:

-National Merit Scholarships 

-Questbridge Scholarship Match

Athletic Scholarships are awarded by many colleges and universities for the student's athletic skills. Students with great athlete skills in high school can receive an athletic scholarship to pay for their college education. 

Examples:

Track scholarships

Tennis scholarships

Soccer scholarships 

Volleyball scholarships

Background based scholarships have a requirement that the student belongs to a specific ethnic or religious group. If you qualify, these scholarships usually are based on merit.

Examples:

-Scholarships for Minorities

-Scholarships for Women

-Scholarships for Hispanic Students

Major specific scholarships are awarded by the colleges and universities to those who have shown academic excellence in a specific subject. The scholarship can be limited to graduate students or undergraduate students who have selected a specific major. 

There are many companies that offer college scholarships. Sometimes they might require for the  student to attend a particular college or university or the student has to major in a specific field. 

Examples:

-Coca Cola Scholarship

-Best Buy Scholarship

-Google Scholarship