What time is the HSF scholarship due?

What is my recommender’s deadline to submit the online recommendation form for my HSF Scholar application? All online recommendation forms must be submitted by April 15th at 5:00 pm PT.

How will earning a graduate degree help you reach your career goals?

When you earn a degree, you accomplish a big step. You gain knowledge, skills and experience to help you both in your career and in life in general. On top of that, by gaining additional skills in communication and problem solving and achieving your goals, you can also increase your confidence.

How much is the Stars scholarship?

Scholarship amounts vary by school and range from $250 per semester up to $5,000 per semester for a fall and spring disbursements. On average, our scholarship offers are $1,000 per semester ($2,000 total award).

How will a scholarship impact your education?

A scholarship can make a big difference in your education. The money from a scholarship helps by allowing you to be more selective in how you spend your free time. You’ll be able to maximize the college experience through service-learning, volunteer opportunities and internships.

Is Grant same as scholarship?

Scholarships are awarded by a number of funding sources. These can include businesses, religious groups, individuals, community organizations, college departments or alumni. Grants are different in that they usually come from state or federal financial aid that is given to the college or university itself.

What is Star Scholarship?

The STARS Scholarship fund is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting access to and success in higher education. The organization is offering scholarships to students who are dedicated to completing a degree at an accredited college or university.

Why would applying to as many scholarships as possible reduce your student debt?

Every dollar you win in scholarships is also a dollar less you have to borrow. Most colleges will reduce the need-based aid package by the amount of the private scholarships you win. But some colleges will reduce the loans first, letting you save money by substituting scholarships for debt.