When it comes to financing your college education, scholarships can be a big help.  An academic scholarship is money given to you because you’ve excelled in school.  If you received an academic scholarship, it would be because you had an acceptable GPA and excelled in your studies, and the college or university wants you to continue studying at their institution.

What Kind of Academic Scholarships Are Available?

Academic scholarships, also called merit scholarships, are as varied as the organizations that offer them.  You can get scholarships from a school you’d like to attend, because you went to a public school in a geographical region, because you’re a minority, or even for being left handed!       Continue Reading