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Directtextbook.com Scholarship Deadline: July 15 Directtextbook.com is hosting a scholarship essay contest that will award three students based on their essay submissions. The Directtextbook.com scholarship is open to US citizens with a 2.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Students can be enrolled in any accredited two to four year college or university. To enter the…

If you are an international student looking for additional financial aid to support your education overseas, it is important to first maximize the funding that does not require repayment. Most students in this situation look to not only scholarships, but also grants. You may be asking yourself, what is a grant? A grant is a…

Global Achievement Scholarship Deadline: May 29 and June 26 Full Sail University is granting their Global Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $5000 to all eligible candidates. Individuals applying for the Global Achievement Scholarship must be non-US citizens, have already completed their admissions interview, meet the Full Sail University entrance requirements and submit the Global Achievement application form…

Wangari Maathai Scholarship Deadline: May 15 Students already attending the Bard Center for Environmental Policy masters program or those that will be accepted by March 15 are eligible to apply for the Wangari Maathai Scholarship. This scholarship will provide one international student with $20,000 for their tuition. International students who are interested in the Wangari…

It’s May, and that means that many of you have received your acceptance letters from colleges and universities. Once you’ve narrowed down your schools and confirmed your attendance, it’s time to start thinking about your student visa and financial aid. Many students ask us, when is a good time to apply for a loan? If…

Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Launch Scholarship Deadline: Unrestricted Twenty-two students attending the University of Liberia have the opportunity to receive a scholarship from the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Launch. This scholarship program was officially launched April 4 by China’s ambassador in Liberia, Zhao Jianhua. The awards are for students in the Science and Agricultural College studying science,…

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to continue on track and earn credits, but at the same time broaden your experiences and understanding of the world around you. Depending on your industry, studying abroad can be a great way to distinguish yourself and gain meaningful professional experience. Many students who plan to study abroad can…