Scholarships
Available from Other Organizations
How to Begin
- Review online search engines.
- Search your community, church, and civic organizations.
- Talk to your faculty or academic advisor.
- Check with your parent鈥檚 employers.
Scholarship Scam Warning Signs
- Fees
- Credit Card/Bank Account Information requested
- Scholarship Guarantee
- No Work Involved
- No Contact Information
- Pressure Tactics
REMEMBER!! An official-sounding name doesn鈥檛 assure legitimacy!
Application Tips
- Apply Early.
- Know the deadlines.
- Allow time for recommendation letters.
- If you win a scholarship, inform the Financial Aid Office, and it may adjust your financial aid award.
- Send a thank you letter if awarded a scholarship.
Scholarships and Taxes
A scholarship is considered tax-free if used only for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. A scholarship is considered taxable if it covers room, board, travel, clerical help, research, or non-course-related equipment. Questions? Contact the IRS at or 1-800-829-1040.
Internet Sites to Begin Your Search
- (For Study Abroad or Internationals)
- – Must be nominated by a faculty member in the education program.
Nursing Scholarships
