scholarships

In order to win a scholarship to summer sports camp, Lee Hargrove plans to change his rival Cory "Lucky Duck" Duckworth's good luck streak with a birthday present he will never forget.

Describes the basics of using scholarships, financial aid, grants, loans, work study and private employment to pay for college and how to apply for them.

This smart handbook helps parents and students determine exactly how much money they will need, then presents the full range of financial options available-from scholarships and grants, to loans and work-study. Saving/Paying for College explains the pros and cons of custodial accounts (UTMA/UGMAs), 529 plans, Coverdell education savings accounts, and paying your own way.

Find the money you need to pay for college - explore nearly 1.6 million awards worth up to 5.35 billion dollars.

More than 900,000 awards and prizes; nearly $3 billion in aid. Complete information on deadlines, contacts, and more.

"They come from different walks of life, with different problems and different hopes and dreams. But they have one thing in common: they need a scholarship to college. And they're ready to battle seven other contestants on a reality TV show to get it"--Publisher.

A guide to over 50,000 scholarships, grants, loans, internships, and contest prizes.

Provides an alphabetical listing of over two thousand sources of college financial aid from private organizations available to students with a 3.0 grade point average or lower, including scholarships, fellowships, grants, and low-interest loans.

Describes over 50 national contests offering college money for those who win. Includes details of the awards, contest requirements, and sample winning speeches and essays.

Provides resources designed to help softball players find a good collegiate softball program and includes organizational charts, evaluation tables, college planning checklists, and listings of more than 1,000 scholarship programs.