Sophia Alexander 
What Are College Sophomore Scholarships? You’ve likely heard of the “sophomore slump”—but what about sophomore scholarships? For second-year college students, there’s a wide variety of financial awards and grants available across the country. Some cover the entire second half of your degree, while others just give you a little boost to push through the slump. … Read more
What Are College Scholarships for High School Seniors?Scholarships for high school seniors are awards that students in their final year of high school—often called “senior year”—can apply for. Since this is the year before college, many students start realizing they need to figure out how to pay for their education, making it a key time … Read more
What Are High School Junior Scholarships? High school junior scholarships are money awards given to students who are currently in their junior year (11th grade) of high school. Some scholarships might ask you to be a “rising junior”—this means you’re still in 10th grade but will be starting 11th grade soon. Other scholarships might let you … Read more
What Are College Freshmen Scholarships? College scholarships aren’t only for high school seniors. And no, they’re not just for upperclassmen either. Believe it or not, there’s a whole bunch of scholarships out there specifically for college’s newest students: freshmen. Yep, they’re called college freshmen scholarships, and they’re a fantastic way to help young college students … Read more
Contents If you’re a student who: …then QuestBridge could be a game-changing opportunity for you. Founded in 1994, QuestBridge is a national scholarship program that links high-achieving high school juniors and seniors from low-income backgrounds with top colleges. While only juniors and seniors can apply, learning about it early gives you time to prepare and … Read more
Contents Let’s be honest—getting rejected from college stings. After putting in months (or even years) of effort, opening that “We regret to inform you…” email is downright painful. Unsurprisingly, Reddit is full of heartbroken applicants pouring out their disappointment. You poured your heart into essays, kept track of deadlines, prepped for exams, and imagined yourself on that … Read more
Contents Picture this: You’re deep into your senior year of high school. Graduation is finally in sight, and you’re gearing up for the next chapter of your life. But there’s one big hurdle—college. Maybe things didn’t go as planned, and now you feel like your chances are totally burnt to a crisp. If that’s how … Read more
Contents What’s the return on investment for college? When most people think about the ROI of a college degree, they focus on finances—comparing the cost of education to future salary potential. And that makes sense. Degrees from top engineering schools like MIT or Caltech, or prestigious universities like Princeton or UVA, can deliver a 20-year … Read more
Contents If you’re the child or spouse of a veteran or service member who has a permanent disability tied to their service, you might qualify for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. DEA benefits can be a huge help in paying for college. In fact, the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Annual Benefits … Read more
About the University of FloridaOne of only a handful of land-, space-, and sea-grant institutions in the U.S., the University of Florida is a public research university established in 1853. It’s the eighth largest single-campus university in the country and holds the No. 14 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s “Top Public Universities.” Popular undergraduate … Read more