June 6th is National Higher Education Day! This day aims to pave the way for more students toward higher education. It’s an important time that serves as both a support system and guide to help students, educators, and families through the process of attaining a higher education, graduating and getting a degree. According to a 2011 study by NCES, about 54% of students attending community college don’t complete a degree, receive a certificate or transfer …
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How and Why to Write a Scholarships Thank You Letter
Paying for school is often expensive. No matter where you go, what program you enroll in or what you choose to study, there’s usually no getting around the fact that tuition and fees are a burden. That’s even before you add in the cost of living, yikes! Luckily, there are plenty of types of financial aid that may be available to those who qualify. One of the best types is the scholarship. It is not …
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Why Apply for College Scholarships?
For those thinking about the cost of their college education and wondering how to make it work, consider the benefits that occur when you apply for college scholarships. Scholarships are funds provided to those who meet the requirements and win the award. Those funds may be used to cover the cost of tuition, pay for books, or cover other expenses, depending on the terms of that scholarship. Often, these funds do not require repayment – …
National Graduation Tassel Day
Every year on May 17th, Unigo celebrates National Graduation Tassel Day to honor the accomplishments of every graduate and every student! On this day, we celebrate the achievements of all the students who have worked hard and made many sacrifices to be able achieve their dream. It’s worth celebrating so let’s all take the time to observe this holiday every time it rolls around on the calendar. Congratulations, Graduates! As your day approaches take pause …
College Unigo Scholarships [You’ll Love Our Fun Take]
Do you remember your high school or college chemistry class? You probably had your share of fun trying weird experiments or mixing chemicals, but there may have been one thing you really hated to learn…the periodic table of elements. Sure, a few elements were pretty easy to memorize with some creative tactics (AU, I want some gold!), but a lot of it made absolutely no sense. For example, why is potassium represented by the letter K, …
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2022 Unigo I Have A Dream Scholarship Winner
Unigo is delighted to announce the winner of our I Have A Dream Scholarship! We had 1,011 applicants this year and we are thankful to everyone who applied. We read each and every entry and had so much fun learning about you all. So thank you all for participating. The essay asked “We want to know… what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the …
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Everything You Should Know About First Generation College Student Scholarships
For many people, paying for college creates challenges. One form of financial aid some may wish to see is a scholarship. Scholarships are gifts that you do not need to repay. They come from a wide range of organizations, including schools, private organizations, individuals, employers, and many others. Often, scholarships may be accessible only to those who meet specific requirements. One such scholarship is a first generation college student scholarship. What Is a First Generation …
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Law School Scholarships in 2022 You Must Apply for
Finding Law School Scholarships is easy. There are many scholarships offered to law students. Check here for pre-law and post graduate school money.
Everything to Learn About Study Abroad Scholarships for Graduate Students
Are you thinking of expanding your horizons and seeking out new opportunities, perhaps further away from home? You may be thinking about study abroad scholarships or opportunities for grad students to go out and explore the world. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Is studying abroad what you hope to do? There may be many benefits. For some, graduate student scholarships may help you pay for some of the costs. Here’s what …
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2021 Unigo $10K Scholarship Winner
Unigo is super excited to announce the winner of our Unigo $10K Scholarship! We had 1,892 entries this year and we want to thank each one of you for applying. Our scholarship committee read and evaluated every essay and it was great to hear from all of you. The essay asked “2020 was a year to be remembered. What will you remember most about 2020 and why is it important to you?” and participants had …