The state of Utah offers most of its scholarships and grant programs to students with exceptional academic achievements. However there are many other scholarships and grants that are awarded on the basis of financial need. The main point to remember while applying for scholarships in Utah is that students need to apply early because the funds are limited and are awarded on first come first serve basis.

REGENT’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The REGENT’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is awarded by the Utah System of Higher Education to provide financial assistance to high school students who are residents of the state of Utah and have a consistent GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligible students should have also completed their core curriculum in high school with no individual grades less than ‘C’. Eligible students should have completed their ACT test and must not have any criminal offence registered against them.

The Regent’s Scholarship Program also offers the Exemplary Academic Achievement Award which provides scholarships that covers almost 75% of the tuition. Eligible students must have consistent GPA of 3.5 or higher and no individual grades less than ‘B’ in their core curriculum.

NEW CENTURY SCHOLARSHIP

The NEW CENTURY SCHOLARSHIP awards scholarships to high school students to pursue an associate degree while still in high school. The program awards scholarships solely on the basis of merit. The scholarship awards covers up to 75% of the tuition. Eligible students must have 16 college credits, to complete at least 4 credits in each semester. Eligible students must be willing to enroll themselves in courses that lead to an associate degree only.

Further information and application form can be obtained at:

http://www.utahsbr.edu/scholarships/index.html

CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is open to high school students who graduate early in each quarter and trimester. The program awards up to $1,000 per student. Eligible students must be high school students enrolled in Utah public high schools and should have completed their Student Education Occupation Plan. The principals of the respective high schools also must be aware of the student wanting to graduate early.

T.H. BELL TEACHING INCENTIVE LOAN

The state of Utah awards this loan which is more of a scholarship to students willing to pursue vocational teaching as a career. The program awards scholarships that cover almost one to two years of full tuition in a four year college. The loan can be repaid by working in a Utah public high school for at least five years after graduation. Though part of the loan still needs to be repaid it can be waived by teaching in a school that is hard to staff.

Further information can be obtained at:

http://www.utahsbr.edu/acad01f.html

UTAH CENTENNIAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION GRANT

The UTAH CENTENNIAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION GRANT provides financial assistance to students who are willing to enroll themselves in colleges and universities in the state of Utah. Eligible students must demonstrate a financial need on their FAFSA forms. Students accepting work-study, community or student assistant jobs are given priority under this program.

Students are hence required to apply early to avail the benefit of the many scholarships and grant programs offered by the state of Utah.

Applying for college can seem like a complicated and tedious task, while navigating through SAT, ACT and GPA. After the initial filling up of forms comes the anxiety of applying for financial aid to fund the increasingly expensive college tuition. However the state of Texas offers a wide variety of scholarships and grant programs to meet the financial and academic needs of students. The programs are designed to financial assistance irrespective of the academic merit of financially needy students.

License Plate Insignia Scholarship (LPI)

The License Plate Insignia Scholarship (LPI) provides financial assistance to financially disadvantaged students from the funds collected by the purchase of Texas collegiate license plates and through the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Since the scholarship amount awarded depends on the funds collected the amount awarded and the number of recipients varies every year.

The program is open to high school students who are residents of the state of Texas and are willing to enroll themselves at least half-time in state colleges or universities. Eligible students also have to display a financial need on their FAFSA forms.

Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) is open to students who are attending a Texas two-year college. Eligible students must be residents of the state of Texas and must demonstrate a financial need. The program is open to students who are willing to enroll themselves in at least half-time courses that will enable them to obtain an associate degree or certificate from a Texas public two-year college.

Eligible students should not have received a baccalaureate degree previously and must display their financial need on their FAFSA forms. The programs awards scholarships that covers the tuition and books expenses of selected students and the scholarship is renewable up to four years.

Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) awards scholarships to students who are residents of the state of Texas and non-residents as well as foreign students who are willing to enroll themselves in state public colleges or universities. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible students must display a financial need on their FAFSA forms. The scholarship is awarded based on the financial need of the student and hence may vary.

Towards EXcellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program

The Towards EXcellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program is designed to retain talented high school in the state of Texas by providing them a financial incentive. Eligible students should have graduated from their respective high schools after 1998-1999 and should have enrolled in state colleges or universities within 16 months of graduating from high school. Eligible students also should not have completed more than 30 hours of college credits. The program is also open to students enrolled in a state public university after graduating from a Texas two-year college.

The scholarship award covers tuition and books expenses and is renewable every year up to 6 years provided the selected student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Hence take advantage of the many scholarships and grant programs offered by the state of Texas to fund your college education.

The state of Tennessee offers many scholarships and grants to students so that they are not deterred by the high cost of college tuition. The scholarships and grants are designed in a way that they benefit every student and are not limited to students who make it to the honors’ roll.

TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARDS

The TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARDS provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the state of Tennessee and are enrolled in state colleges or universities or attending an approved private colleges or universities. Eligible students must demonstrate a financial need on their FAFSA forms. The family contribution of eligible students must be at least $2,100 or less. Selected students must maintain satisfactory academic progress of not exceed the academic achievements that won them the scholarship.

Since funds are limited the scholarships is awarded on first come first serve basis hence students are required to apply early. The programs awards scholarships that covers the tuition, boarding, books and other college related expenses of the selected students.

EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM awards scholarships to financially disadvantaged students from the income generated from the Tennessee State Lottery. Eligible students must be residents of the state of Tennessee and must be enrolled in state colleges or universities. Eligible students must also have a consistent GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selected students are awarded up to $3,800 per year.

WILDER-NAIFEH TECHNICAL SKILLS GRANT

The WILDER-NAIFEH TECHNICAL SKILLS GRANT awards scholarships to students who are willing to enroll themselves in a diploma program in the state or in a Tennessee Technology Center certificate program. Students who have received the HOPE scholarship or the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills grant in previous academic years are not eligible for this grant. The program awards up to $2,000 per student per year.

TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

The TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP awards scholarships to students who are willing to enroll themselves in partnership colleges or universities for higher education. The program is open to high school students who are willing to enroll in the approved institutions within a year and four months of graduating from high school. The program is also open to home school students and students who have attended GED program.

THE NED MCWHERTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

THE NED MCWHERTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM is open to high school students who are beginning their final semester in their respective high schools. The program awards scholarships to high school students with exceptional academic achievements. Eligible students must have a consistent GPA of 3.5 or higher and combined score of 29 or higher in the ACT or SAT tests. Students who have demonstrated leadership skills are given preference under this program. Eligible students must also be willing to enroll themselves in state colleges or universities.

DEPENDENT CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The DEPENDENT CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM awards scholarships to students who are dependents of law enforcements officers killed in the line of duty. The program also awards scholarships to dependents of severely disabled law enforcement officers. The scholarship covers tuition, books and boarding of the selected students.

The financial aid programs of Tennessee are designed to retain talented students within the state hence start applying early to take advantage of the benefits offered.

College education helps students improve their job prospects but rising tuition costs, a weak economy and rising interest rates also deter many students from pursuing a college education. South Dakota offers a wide variety of scholarships and grant program to students to help finance their college education. The scholarships are both federally and privately funded.

DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM provides financial assistance to the brightest high school students of South Dakota with the intent of retaining them in the state. The program was started by Governor Round of South Dakota to provide financial incentive to high school to study and then serve the state of South Dakota after graduation. Eligible students must have consistent GPA of 2.8 or higher in their high school.

Eligible students must also have an ACT score of 24 or higher and must be willing to provide their services in areas of critical for one year for each scholarship awarded. Critical areas as defined by the state include nursing, pharmacy, and teaching. The scholarship can be used only at approved colleges and universities.

DAVIS-BAHCALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The DAVIS-BAHCALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is open to students who wish to pursue their higher education in the field of science. The program offers scholarships that cover the tuition, boarding and other related expenses to selected students to pursue their passion in science in laboratories across the country and in one international location. The program awards scholarships to about 12 students every year and the partnership schools include Sanford Laboratory, Princeton University and the Gran Sasso National Underground Lab in Italy.

Applicants must be in high school or must be freshman students above the age of 18 years and should have demonstrated great passion in the field of science research. The eligible students must be willing to advance in the field of scientific research by obtaining a degree in math or science. The application must be submitted along with an essay. For further information, please contact:

Erin Larsen

South Dakota Department of Education

700 Governor’s Drive

Pierre, SD 57501

SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM awards scholarships to high school students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievements. Eligible students must have an ACT score of 24 or higher or a combined SAT score of 1090 or higher. The program is open to high school students who are willing to enroll themselves in colleges accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools within five years of graduating from high school or within one year of being released from the military. The program awards up to $5,000 per student per year the amount is payable over a period of four years.

ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM awards scholarships to 17 meritorious students every year. Eligible students must be residents of South Dakota with ACT score of 30 or higher and a consistent GPA of 3.5 or higher. The award amount is up to $1,500 per year.

The variety of grants and scholarships offered by the state of South Dakota are designed to meet the financial and academic needs of every student.

The state of South Carolina just 20 years back had only limited funding to help its students attend college. But since then South Carolina has become a state that provides the maximum opportunities to students to fund their college education. The state of South Carolina provides funding through the South Carolina Education Lottery, a program designed to make college education more affordable to students.

SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCHOLARSHIP

The SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCHOLARSHIP provides scholarships to students enrolled in two year courses in four year colleges. The program awards up to $4,700 per student per year. The scholarship amount covers tuition, books and other expenses of the selected student. Eligible students must be willing to enroll themselves in public colleges in the state. Eligible students must have a consistent GPA of 3.0 or higher in their high school and should have SAT score of 1100 or higher.

High schools students qualifying these requirements and also graduating in the top 25% of their respective classes are given preference. High school students graduating from public and private schools in the state are eligible for scholarship. Home schooled students can also apply for the scholarship.

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students already enrolled in public colleges in the state and who have completed their first year in college. The scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic records and students who have a consistent GPA of 3.0 in their first year in college. The scholarship awards up to $10,000 per student per year and is renewable every year. The scholarship is open to only sophomore, junior and senior year students. Eligible students must be enrolled in courses with majors in math or science.

SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

The SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP provides financial assistance to students who do not qualify for the LIFE or PALMETTO FELLOWS Scholarship. The program awards scholarships to students who do not get top scores in their SAT test but have graduated with good grades usually in the top 25% of their respective high school classes. Eligible students must have consistent GPA of 3.0 of higher in high school, should not qualify for any other financial aid program, should not have any major or alcohol offense on their record and should be willing to enroll themselves in colleges in South Carolina.

The program awards $2,800 per students per year and a stipend of $300 to cover books and other expenses. The scholarship is renewable every year up to four years.

LOTTERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The LOTTERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides scholarships to financially disadvantaged students. The program is open to full-time and part-time undergraduate students. Eligible students must demonstrate a financial need on their FAFSA forms and be willing to enroll in at least half-time courses with 6-11 credit hours. Selected students receive up to $900 for full-time courses and $75 per credit hour for part-time courses. Applicants must also have good credit history and must apply well in advance.

South Carolina offers scholarships and grant programs to provide funding to both financially disadvantaged and meritorious students.

Rising tuition costs might deter many students from pursuing a college education but not the students studying in Rhode Island. The state might be small but it offers plenty of options to students to fund their college education. Rhode Island has many public and private college and universities which offer their own individual scholarships and grants.

RHODE ISLAND STATE GRANT PROGRAM

The RHODE ISLAND STATE GRANT PROGRAM provides scholarships to economically disadvantaged students. Applicants need to demonstrate a financial need on their FAFSA forms. Students from low income families are given priority under this program. Eligible students must be Rhode Island residents for at least a year prior to applying for college. The applicant should be enrolled in a program that leads to certificate or degree. Selected students are required to attend school at least half-time. Interested students can obtain the application forms and further information here.

Academic Promise Program

The Academic Promise Program awards up to $2,500 to students who have shown academic promise from the beginning of their high school. Eligible students must be in the top of their high school class and also have top scores in SAT or ACT tests. The scholarship awarded can be renewed every year provided the selected student maintains if not exceeds the academic achievements that earned the scholarship. The deadline for the scholarship is March 1. Students do not have to apply separately for this scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of the information provided in their FAFSA forms.

Application form and further information can be obtained here.

PATTY & MELVIN ALPERIN FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP

The PATTY & MELVIN ALPERIN FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP is given to first generation college bound students. The scholarship awards up to $1,000 per student per year. Eligible students must be residents of Rhode Island and neither parent should have attended college previously. Eligible students should have been accepted or enrolled in two year or four year colleges in the state. Students with severe financial need are given priority under this program. The deadline is May 1.

FREDERICK J. BENSON SCHOLARSHIP

The FREDERICK J. BENSON SCHOLARSHIP awards up to $2,000 to selected students per year. Eligible students must be residents of Block Island and should have attended high school in Block Island for at least eight years prior to applying for college. The program is open to sophomore students only who are enrolled in state colleges or universities in Rhode Island. The scholarship is renewable every year up to four years. Deadline is June 1.

J. D. EDSAL ADVERTISING SCHOLARSHIP

The J. D. EDSAL ADVERTISING SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to one selected student every year. Eligible students must be enrolled in an advertising course at any approved college or university. The program is open to residents of Rhode Island only and sophomore students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship awards up to $1,000 every year and is renewable up to four years. The academic achievements, motivation and initiative of the applicants are taken into consideration while awarding the scholarship. Deadline is April 27.

Most of the scholarships in Rhode Island need separate application forms hence it is best to start applying early to receive financial aid.

Every student needs to eat but if they’re finding it hard to have money left over they might go without eating. This is a financial hardship that can wreck their studies because it is no good to try and study on an empty stomach. The reason why is because the students will be concentrating on how bad the stomach is ground instead of paying attention to what is going on with their studies. It is very hard to pay attention to a mathematical theorem when you hear your stomach growing. It does not matter if they have an extra $100 a week they have to eat so they can keep up on their studies.

Another thing many students have to worry about is the housing costs because some dorms or colleges do not have extra rooms. There are going to have to find a way to sleep in a local area because they do not have transportation to get themselves back and forth to the college every morning. This is a financial hardship that many people face because dorms could be quite expensive depending on the college you go to. A lot of these colleges do offer a dorm for the freshman that is added onto their first year’s tuition but not all colleges are like that.

Another financial hardship that’s hits every student is the books they have to purchase in order to go to class. They need these books so they can understand the studies and they have to know what is going on in class. Knowing what books you have to have and how much you’re going to spend on these books could break the bank if you do not try to find the best deal possible.

Getting a higher education can be prohibitively expensive deterring many students from pursuing higher education. Students residing or attending college in Pennsylvania will know the efforts that go into paying for a college education. Pennsylvania State offers many scholarships to the students to alleviate their financial problems.

Pennsylvania State Grants

The Pennsylvania State Grants program allows the students residing in Pennsylvania State to obtain financial assistance for undergraduate programs at any PHEAA approved institution for higher education. The application for the Pennsylvania State Grants is the same as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Deadlines:

The deadlines for the Pennsylvania State Grants are:

May 1- preceding the academic year for: 1) renewal applicants 2) first-time applicants who wish to enroll in an undergraduate baccalaureate degree program, and 3) students in college transfer programs at two-year junior or public colleges.

August 1- preceding the academic year for fresh applicants who wish to enroll in: 1) trade, technical or business school 2) nursing school, or 3) a non-transferrable two-year terminal program at a junior, community or four-year college.

Please visit http://www.pheaa.org/stategrants/about.shtml, for more information.

The CORE Philly Scholarship Program

The CORE Philly Scholarship Program is open to all high seniors who are residents of Philadelphia city. The applicants must have at least one parent who is a resident of Philadelphia and the applicant should have graduated from a secondary school in Philadelphia. The scholarship is open to all students seeking associate or bachelor degrees from the participating colleges and universities.

Pell Grant:

The Pell Grant is offered as a part of the federal student aid program. Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for this grant and receive up to $4,310 annually to meet their financial requirements.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

This grant supplements the Pell Grant by offering assistance to the poorest students and providing financial assistance of up to $4,000 annually.

The Oregon Student Assistance Commission awards most of the scholarships and grants in the state of Oregon. The scholarships and grants are open to residents and non-residents of Oregon. Some of the scholarships are also available to international students. The scholarships and grants can be used to pursue college education at any public or private college or university in the state of Oregon.

The Oregon Opportunity Grants

The Oregon Opportunity Grants provide financial assistance to students with severe financial need. Students from low income families are given priority under this program. The program awards thousands of student’s scholarships every year. The scholarship awards between $1,500 and $4,500 per student per year. Students need not apply separately for this scholarship. Students displaying financial need on their FAFSA forms are automatically considered for this scholarship. Students receiving this scholarship also receive the Pell Grant.

The Chafee Education and Training Scholarships

The Chafee Education and Training Scholarships provide financial assistance to students who have grown up in foster care. The program awards up to $5,000 per student per year. Eligible students should have grown out of foster care and should display economic need while also having a strong academic record. The applicants have to also promise not to get into trouble. Applicants are required to submit an essay stating their eligibility for the scholarship along with the application form.

Oregon Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grants

The Oregon Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grants provide financial aid to children of Public Safety Officers of the state of Oregon who have been killed or severely disabled in the line of duty. Public Safety Officers as specified by the state of Oregon include firefighters, police officers and correctional officers. Eligible students must be willing to enroll themselves in state colleges or universities in Oregon. The program awards full-tuition waiver to the selected students.

Ford Family Foundation Scholarships

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships consist of four scholarship programs founded by the Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products Company. The program awards scholarships to about 100 community college students who are willing to migrate to four year colleges.

The Ford Opportunity Grant is open to all single parents who are also the head of the family. Applicants displaying financial need and a requirement of college education for betterment are awarded scholarships that cover tuition, books and other expenses.

The Ford Re-Start Program provides financial assistance to working adults who wish to return to college to complete their degree which would have been interrupted due to some reason. Students eligible for this scholarship must be enrolled in a degree program or certificate program.

The Ford Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to dependents of employees of Roseburg Forest Products Company.

Oregon Nursing Services Program

The Oregon Nursing Services Program provides scholarships to students enrolled in nursing courses in Oregon. The selected students are required to serve as nurses in Oregon for four years after graduation. The scholarship awarded covers tuition at any approved nursing school.

The scholarships and grants available in Oregon are both state and privately funded to help more students obtain a college education.

Applying for colleges can cause a lot of anxiety in students because of rising tuition costs, weak economy and high interest rates of student loans. Fortunately the tuition costs in colleges and universities in the state of Oklahoma is the least in the country. The state of Oklahoma also provides a wide variety of resources to help students finance their college education.

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)

The Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) provides financial assistance up to $1,300 per student per year. The program is open to residents of Oklahoma and certain eligible undocumented immigrants. Eligible students are also required to have an expected family contribution of 1700 or lower. The program is open to students enrolled in full-time and part-time courses which will allow them to obtain an undergraduate degree.

Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant (OTEG)

The Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant (OTEG) is open to Oklahoma residents who have not received a baccalaureate degree previously. The program awards up to $2,000 per student per year. The program is open to students who wish to enroll themselves in full-time undergraduate courses. The family income of eligible students must be $50,000 per year or less.

Students are required to submit their FAFSA forms for the above mentioned scholarships. Students from middle to low income families are given priority under both the programs.

Academic Scholars Program

The Academic Scholars Program awards scholarships to the top high school students of Oklahoma. The program awards up to $5,500 per student per year and covers tuition, books, boarding and other college related expenses. Eligible students should have achieved National Merit Finalist, National Merit Scholar or U.S. Presidential Scholar designation. Eligible students must also have 99.5 percentile score in SAT or ACT tests.  The scholarship award varies according to merit of various students.

Oklahoma’s Promise

The Oklahoma’s Promise program provides financial assistance to students from families with incomes less than $50,000 per annum. Eight, ninth and tenth graders are eligible for this scholarship. Eligible students should have exhibited academic excellence while staying out of trouble. The program offers full tuition waiver if the selected student is enrolled in a public institution and partial tuition waiver if the student is enrolled in a private institution. The program is also open to home-schooled students and they should have a score of 22 or higher in the SAT test.

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship

The Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship is open to students who are residents of Oklahoma and have an ACT score of 30 or higher. Eligible students must also have achieved Commended Student or a National Merit Semifinalist designation. Selected students stand to receive $3,000 in scholarship and tuition waiver at one of the following institutions:

• Cameron University.
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
• Langston University.
• Northeastern State University.
• Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
• Rogers State University.
• East Central University.
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

The scholarship is renewable every semester up to 8 semesters. Deadlines vary according to institutions.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education offers many scholarships and grants that help students finance their college education.