Student Financial Resources * For questions about
Federal Financial Aid contact the
UAMS Financial Aid Office. |
NAME
(Click for Application & more info) |
TYPE |
ELIGIBILITY |
CRITERIA / DESCRIPTION |
DEADLINE TO APPLY |
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College of Nursing Administered Financial
Resources |
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College of Nursing Endowed / Named Scholarships |
Scholarship |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
varies by scholarship,
see web page. |
for Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Funding
BSN: April 5, 2010
MNSc/PhD: May 3, 2010
Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available
January 4, 2010. |
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Full Tuition Endowed
Scholarships |
Scholarship |
Students
are invited to interview based on entering academic standing. |
Each applicant must be an outstanding student with a
GPA between 3.9 and 4.0. They must demonstrate leadership
through school and community service.
All applicants will be interviewed by a College of Nursing associate
dean and a college faculty committee. Funding will be awarded
upon admission to the College in June of 2009. |
June 1, 2009 |
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Arkansas Graduate Nursing Education Student Loan and Scholarship
Program |
Loan / Scholarship |
UAMS Master's and Doctoral Nursing Students only |
Students who receive graduate nursing loans during graduate school
may have these loans converted to scholarship grant by practicing
full time as a primary care nurse practitioner in a
community in Arkansas, by teaching in an Arkansas nursing school, by
employment as a nurse administrator in a complex Arkansas health
care agency, or by working for the AR Dept. of Health. |
October 1, 2009 for Spring 2010
only Funding
Applications will be available August 1, 2009.
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David L. Johnston Scholarship |
Scholarship |
LPN to BSN UAMS Nursing Students |
This scholarship is awarded to a LPN who is completing requirements
for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Preference given to a LPN
employed at the VA Hospital. |
April 5, 2010 |
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Professional Nurse Traineeship funds |
Traineeship |
UAMS Master's and Doctoral Nursing Students only
who are in their last 3 semesters of study |
Graduate students in a clinical specialty are eligible for the
Professional Nurse Traineeship funds. UAMS EMPLOYEES NOT
ELIGIBLE. |
Fall 2009 application deadline:
June 5, 2009 |
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UAMS Financial Resources
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UAMS Medical Center
Nurse Recruitment |
Loan/
Scholarship |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
UAMS Medical
Center Nurse Recruitment Office
provides a loan assistance program
for any student who agrees to work for UAMS Medical Center Hospital
upon completion of the nursing program. |
July 1 - Fall Semester
December 1 - Spring Semester
Click here for
application |
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UAMS Financial Aid Office |
Loans, Grants, Work Study |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
See UAMS Financial Aid web site. |
See UAMS Financial Aid web site. |
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UAMS Employee
Tuition Discount |
Tuition
Discount |
All UAMS
Employees |
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE TUITION WAIVER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees revised the policy that
effects the tuition waiver for full-time employees. The following policy
became effective on 7-1-05.
Click here
to read the new policy. |
See UAMS Human Resources web site. |
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Nursing Financial Resources Not Administered by
UAMS College of Nursing |
CampusRN Scholarship Center |
Scholarships |
Nursing students
enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree program in
nursing. GPA: 3.25 |

Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.
Search Nursing Jobs and Healthcare Jobs Visit CampusRN to search for thousands of jobs and scholarships. |
Apply for the CampusRN - Arkansas
Nursing Scholarship
April 1, 2009 |
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AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund |
Scholarships |
Special consideration will be given to students:
Enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program with the goal of pursuing
a nursing faculty career; Completing an RN to
baccalaureate program (BSN); or Enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master’s degree nursing
program. |
AfterCollege, the
leading employment website for nursing/allied health care students
and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have
partnered to offer this new scholarship program for students
pursuing professional nursing education programs.
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See web site |
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Altrusa International Foundation
Scholarship |
Scholarship |
Scholarships may be awarded to
residents of Pulaski County, Arkansas who are entering or continuing in any educational program in an
institution certified by the State of Arkansas including colleges, universities,
vocational schools and any other recognized post-high school program of study.
Goals of the scholarship are to provide financial assistance to students who
may not be eligible for other scholarships. Consideration will be given to
financial need, motivation to achieve the highest level of self-improvement
and potential for success in the field of study selected. |
Altrusa International, Inc. of Little
Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A. Foundation (the "Foundation"), a charitable corporation established in 1992,
announces the availability of one or more scholarships to be awarded to female students
who are considered to be "non-traditional" due to age or entry into a field
of study after delayed high school graduation or award of a G.E.D. certificate or
to other personal circumstances, including being a single parent. |
Click here for application |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Scholarship |
All UAMS Graduate Students |
The American
Cancer Society (ACS), the largest not-for-profit funding source
for cancer research and training, is pleased to invite
applications from master's and doctoral students for support of
graduate study. ACS offers scholarships ranging from $10,000 to
$15,000.
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For a full
description of all American Cancer Society grants, including
applications, instructions, and policies, see
http://www.cancer.org/research. |
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Arkansas Nurses Foundation |
Scholarships and grants for RNs |
Eligibility
requirements:
1) applicant must
hold an Arkansas nursing license 2) be in good standing 3) be a resident of Arkansas at the time of application
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Affiliate of the
Arkansas Nurses Association. Guidelines and applications on web. |
See
www.arna.org
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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
|
Scholarship |
1) Be an Arkansas
resident in a participating county 2) Be a single parent 3) Have legal custody of and have sole responsible for the daily
care of at least one child under age 18 4) Have obtained either a high school diploma or its equivalent
5) Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an
accredited Pulaski County college or university 6) Maintain a 2.5 GPA
7) Be a recipient of or applying for a Pell Grant |
Single parents who are undergraduate students
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Fall - July 15
Spring - December 15
See
web site for applications by county
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Adult Students in
Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship |
Scholarship |
Undergraduate students
Selection criteria include financial need, socially, physically
and/or economically disadvantaged adults, displaced homemakers, head
of household with children and at-risk adults. Forty percent of the
selection criteria is based on financial need. |
non-traditional students from Pulaski,
Saline and Lonoke counties
*Application requires 750 word essay, official transcript, 2 letters
of recommendation and a copy of most recent W-2. |
April 30, 2009
click here for
application
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Career Development Grants |
Grant |
Career Development Grants support women
who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their
careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special
consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women
pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in
nontraditional fields. |
Career Development Grants support women
who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their
careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must
be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. |
See
website for more details |
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Cherokee Uniforms A
Nurse I Am Scholarship |
Scholarship |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
To make the film "A Nurse I Am"
especially rewarding, Cherokee Uniforms is offering up to 10
scholarships of $2,000 each for nursing students who complete an
application, submit an essay on the required topic, and are judged
as winners.
To participate, you will need to have watched
either version of "A Nurse I Am" -the 32-minute
Educational Version or the 52-minute
documentary. To order
the free OVO, caI/818-671-2117. |
February 28, 2009
Click here for
application and more details |
Discover Nursing Scholarship Search |
Scholarships |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
Search a
database of more than 300 nursing scholarships. Search by State,
deadline, GPA requirement or ethnicity requirement. |
Varies |
Foundation of the
National Student Nurses' Association scholarship |
Scholarship |
Eligibility
requirements:
1) Currently enrolled
in a state-approved school of nursing
2) Currently pursuing
first nursing degree
3) Currently
attending classes at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
4) Demonstrate
involvement in student nursing organizations and community health
activities
5) Demonstrate
financial need |
The Foundation of the
National Student Nurses' Association scholarship application for
2005-2006 is now available on-line at
http://www.nsna.org/ (Click on Foundation. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00
and can be used only for tuition, books, and academic fees.
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See
www.nsna.org
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HRSA Scholarship |
Scholarships |
All UAMS Nursing Students |
Nursing school
students with an expected family contribution of zero on their FASFA can
apply to receive scholarships to pay for their tuition and fees,
as well as a $1,200/ month stipend. Upon graduation, these nurses
must work full-time in a facility deemed to have a critical shortage
of nurses - for at least 2 years (some will have a longer service
commitment. |
Applications must be received by HRSA by
Click here for application |
Jane Delano Society
Nursing Scholarship |
Scholarships |
Eligibility
Must have contributed volunteer service to a Red Cross unit during
the past five years.
Current enrollment in an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate
program preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, or an RN
to BSN completion program.
Must have at least one semester, or quarter, left before graduation.
|
Go to website for scholarship information |
March 16, 2009
Application
Endorsement from
Red Cross Leadership form
Endorsement from
the College of Nursing Dean form
Click here for more infomation |
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Leymer Scholarship
|
Scholarship |
Graduate students
only. For residents of Pulaski County, with preference given to
those who are lifelong residents. Scholarships are awarded without
regard to race, sex, religion, age or national origin.
|
Scholarship awards
usually range from $250 to $1,500. |
Click
here for application
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March of Dimes
Graduate Nursing Scholarship |
Scholarship |
Graduate students
only. For registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of
maternal child nursing. (Women's Health) |
Scholarship awards
$5,000 annually |
Click
here for application
|
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MASM and
NARFE Scholarship |
Scholarship |
Eligible students must be either a
college Junior or Senior majoring in a science discipline (for
example: agriculture, animal studies, science education, astronomy,
biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, etc.) during the
school year in which the scholarship will be used. Overall G.P.A. minimum of 3.00. Include a copy of your transcript.
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POSTMARKED BY MAY 31, 2007
Applicants must complete the Applicant Information Sheet.
Eligible students must be either a college Junior or Senior majoring
in a science discipline (for example: agriculture, animal studies,
science education, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics,
zoology, etc.) during the school year in which the scholarship will
be used. Overall G.P.A. minimum of 3.00. Include a copy of your transcript.
Students must submit a one page essay explaining financial need, why
they chose to study science and future plans. Students must submit written recommendation from two professors.
Any employee or volunteer associated with Mid-America Science Museum
and their relatives are ineligible. |
Click
here for
application
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Military Spouse Career Advancement Program |
Scholarship |
With
Congressional authorization set forth in Public Law 110-417, the
Department of Defense is expanding the Military Spouse Career
Advancement Accounts – MyCAA – for military spouses of active duty
and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide beginning
in mid May 2009. |
Eligible military spouses can receive up to $6,000 of financial
assistance to help pay for licenses, certifications and education in
high growth, high demand portable career fields. |
Click
here for more information |
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Click here for scholarships
opportunities for minority applicants |
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National Health Service Corps |
Scholarship |
If you are enrolled or
accepted for enrollment in an accredited training program, a U.S.
citizen or national, and commited to practicing primary care at an
approved site in one of the designated Health Professional Shortage
Areas (HPSA) that needs you most, you may apply for this generous
scholarship.
|
See
website for full details |
April 6, 2009 is the deadline
see website for details |
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NLN Foundation Minority Faculty Preparation Scholarship |
Scholarship |
Eligible candidates include men and women who are of African
American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Alaskan, Arab or Asian
decent; Caucasian men are also eligible. Application packets will be
evaluated with a focus on the following criteria:
SEE
APPLICATION FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
The NLN Foundation Minority Faculty Preparation Scholarship
has been created to provide financial support to students in
graduate nursing education programs who identify as underrepresented
minorities and are preparing for the nurse faculty role. Two
scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000 each.
|
SEE
APPLICATION FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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NPHF Health Through Immunizations Awards |
Scholarship |
Three (3) awards will be given to NPs
whose research or educational project is in the area of
immunizations. Each recipient will receive an initial award of
$2,500. Upon completion of the project, an additional $1,000 will be
awarded to each recipient to support project dissemination (e.g.,
travel expenses for presenting at a national meeting; editing a
paper for publication; preparing a poster, etc.). Project must be
completed within 2 years. The target audience may be patients, the
general public, or healthcare professionals. |
Health Through Immunizations Awards-
Three (3) awards will be given to NPs whose research or educational
project is in the area of immunizations. Each recipient will receive
an initial award of $2,500. Upon completion of the project , an
additional $1,000 will be awarded to each recipient to support
project dissemination (eg, travel expenses for presenting at a
national meeting; editing a paper for publication; preparing a
poster, etc.). Project must be completed within 2 years. The target
audience may be patients, the general public, or healthcare
professionals. Three (3) awards will be made. Amount of each award: $3,500 (Supported through an educational grant from sanofi pasteur) |
click here for
details |
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NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed
Scholarship in Service |
Scholarship |
awarded to an NP
student who has made a significant positive leadership contribution
on campus, in the community, or in patient care while in the pursuit
of an advanced degree.
|
NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed
Scholarship in Service- awarded to an NP student who has made a
significant positive leadership contribution on campus, in the
community, or in patient care while in the pursuit of an advanced
degree. One scholarship will be awarded. Amount of Award: $1,000 (Endowed scholarship through an educational grant from Procter &
Gamble) |
click here for
details |
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NPHF/Procter &
Gamble Endowed Scholarship in Gastroenterology |
Scholarship |
awarded to an NP student whose clinical
and/or research interests are in the field of gastroenterology. |
NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed
Scholarship in Gastroenterology- awarded to an NP student whose
clinical and/or research interests are in the field of
gastroenterology. One scholarship will be awarded. Amount of Award: $1,000 (Endowed scholarship through an educational grant from Procter &
Gamble) |
click here for
details |
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NPHF/Pfizer Community Innovations Grant
Program |
Grant |
Given to practicing NPs or NP graduate
students to foster innovation at the local community level in areas
of service, education, or research |
Eight (8) awards will be given to
practicing NPs or NP graduate students to foster innovation at the
local community level in areas of service, education, or research.
Grants will be awarded based on the quality of project, the target
community and the anticipated value of the project to the community.
Each recipient will receive an initial award of $2,500. Upon
completion of the project, an additional $500 will be awarded to
each recipient for dissemination of outcomes. The project must be
completed within 2 years. |
click here for
details |
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NPHF/Alpharma Pain Management Awards |
Scholarship |
Awared to graduate nurse practitioner
students to support research or educational projects related to pain
management |
Four (4) awards will be given to
graduate nurse practitioner students to support research or
educational projects related to pain management. Priority will be
given to projects that target pain relief while avoiding
misuse/abuse/diversion. Each recipient will receive an initial award
of $3,500. Upon completion of the project, an additional $1,500 will
be award to each recipient to support project dissemination (e.g.,
travel expenses for presenting at a national meeting; editing a
paper for publication; preparing a poster, etc.). The project must
be completed within 2 years. |
click here for
details |
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Nursing
Student Loan Program |
Loan / Scholarship with service requirement |
Arkansas resident
accepted for full-time admission to associate degree, diploma, or
BSN in nursing. |
The Nursing Student
Loan Program provides financial assistance to Arkansas students
accepted for or enrolled in full-time study in an approved Arkansas
nurse education program. |
Applications available from
State
Board of Nursing Web site |
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Nursing Scholarship Program
|
Loan Assistance |
A U.S. citizen or
national who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a
professional program as a full-time or part-time student in an
accredited school of nursing. |
The HRSA Nursing
Scholarship Program (NSP) is a competitive Federal program which
awards scholarships to individuals who have an expected family
contribution (EFC) of zero on their 09-10 FAFSA report. Please check
the results of your FAFSA before beginning the application process.
|
See
web site |
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State Teacher
Assistance Resource Program (STAR) |
Loan Assistance |
Full-time undergraduates entering their
sophomore or subsequent year of study at an approved Arkansas
institution |
Must have a GPA of at least 2.75
and meet requirements indicating intent to pursue a career in
education. |
applications available at starark.com |
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ThinkAboutItNursing (TNSF) Scholarship |
Scholarship |
1) Current
enrollment in the final year of a state-approved nursing program
(undergraduate or graduate levels) with an emphasis toward nurse
education
2) Documented academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0
3) Involvement in student nursing organizations or community health
programs
4) Letter of recommendation from a program instructor
5) 500 word essay explaining why you should be chosen |
Applicants may be enrolled part-time or
full-time. Recipients may submit an application for each semester as
long as he or she is enrolled in a nursing program and will not be
graduating before the granting period.
Applications are competitive and are reviewed independently by the
TNSF Foundation Committee. Decisions are criterion-based and non-discriminatory. At
the discretion of the reviewers, telephone interviews may be
conducted to facilitate the decision making process.
Scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 each. |
See
web site for application |
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Loan repayment programs for nurses |
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Arkansas Edloan |
loan repayment post-graduation |
1) Borrower must currently be in repayment of Federal
Stafford Student Loans. 2) Borrower must be an educator holding a valid Arkansas
certification or a nursing professional holding a valid
Arkansas L.P.N or R.N. license. 3) Borrower must be a full-time educator in an Arkansas public or
private school working with grades K-12 or full time nursing
professional in an Arkansas health care facility. 4) Loans must be originated by ASLA (or an ASLA participating
lender) and serviced by ASLA's contracted loan servicer, EdFinancial
Services. 5) Borrower must have an outstanding Federal Stafford Student Loan
disbursed after June 30, 1998 for the Teacher Edloan and disbursed
after July 1, 2005 for the Nursing Edloan. 6) PLUS and consolidation loans are not eligible.
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To encourage students to choose a career in education
or nursing.
Increase teacher retention in Arkansas schools and nursing retention
in Arkansas health care facilities by providing affordable student
loan financing.
Benefits: 3% repayment interest rate reduction on qualifying loans.
Plus 1% interest rate reduction when payments are automatically
deducted from your bank account. |
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National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment |
loan repayment post-graduation |
U.S. citizen or national
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
|
The National Health Service Corps Loan
Repayment Program provides $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of
qualifying student loans if it is less than $50,000), tax free, to
primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in
exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health
Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion of the service
commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for additional
support for extended service.
National Health Service Corps loan repayors are committed to serve
two years at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage
Area.
|
September 30, 2010
To apply go
NHSC web site |
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HRSA Nursing Education Loan Repayment |
loan repayment post-graduation |
registered nurses |
NELRP is a competitive program that repays 60 percent
of the qualifying loan balance of registered nurses selected for
funding in exchange for 2 years of service at a critical shortage
facility. Participants may be eligible to work a third year and
receive an additional 25 percent of the qualifying loan balance.
|
See web site |
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HRSA
Faculty Loan Repayment |
loan repayment post-graduation |
nursing faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds with
unpaid eligible student loans |
-- from a disadvantaged background, -- repaying eligible undergraduate health professions education
loans, -- a citizen, national or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
-- hold a faculty position at an accredited college or university
(duties primarily consist of teaching) or hold an eligible health professions degree, be enrolled in an
approved health professions graduate program or be enrolled as a
full-time student in the final year of health professions training
that leads to a degree. |
See web site |
National Scholarship Resources
(search sites)
College Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.org/
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/
FinAid!
http://www.finaid.org/
Scholarship America
http://scholarshipamerica.org/index.php
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