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By tamara This Sunday is Father’s Day, so I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the available scholarships for men. Over the years, I have seen the frustration that many men feel when they are searching for free money for college. Many find it difficult to locate scholarships that don’t require them to be a high school student or part of a minority group. Although there are more scholarship programs that target these …
Scholarships for the Working Joe By tamara In recognition of Labor Day, we wanted to take a moment to pay homage to those who contribute to the health and well-being of our nation on a daily basis. You know who were are talking about; the average working Joe or Jane who does what’s needed to ensure his or her family is provided for and our communities continue to run efficiently. These hardworking citizens include postal and …
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By tamara One more month. That’s it. It’s really hard to believe that the summer will soon be coming to an end. Where did the time go? It’s seems like only yesterday that students were taking final exams, enjoying proms, and looking forward to summer break. In just a few short weeks, many of those same students will be starting new lives on college campuses, and a new flock of high school seniors will launch head-first …
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By tamara Can you believe that the fall semester is nearly over already? In a few weeks, you’ll be enjoying Thanksgiving and hopefully taking a much-needed break from your school assignments. Of course, if you’re a high school senior, this is a prime opportunity to get caught up with your college admissions applications and start working on scholarships. Any current college student is likely to tell you that there never seems to be enough money to …
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By tamara Now that summer has ended, students are finally heading back to school. For high school seniors, the days of relaxing by the pool and sleeping in are definitely over. The next few months will be packed with visiting campuses, filling out college applications, and writing those dreaded college essays. Of course, another task that should already be on their plates is applying for scholarships, but they aren’t the only ones who should be looking …
By tamara If you believe half of the students on Twitter and Facebook, there seems to be a shortage of scholarships these days. Routinely, I get tweets from discouraged kids and adults who swear they’ve looked everywhere for them, but can’t seem to find any especially if you don’t know how to find scholarships. I’m not sure if they are waiting for the ‘Scholarship Genie’ to magically drop free money into their laps or they think …
By tamara Before I became an impossible teenager, I was daddy’s little girl. I could count on him to take my side in any argument and he was always there to save me when I bit off more than I could chew. Most importantly, he made me feel as though I could do anything. Looking back, I realize that he made many personal sacrifices to make sure I had everything I needed or wanted. Instead of …
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By tamara Have you ever noticed that dads sometimes seem to get the short end of the stick? You frequently hear people give a shout out to moms during their graduations or acceptance speeches, but where’s the love for pops? Maybe he’s not the one who takes care of you while you’re sick, or spends countless hours washing clothes and making meals, but that doesn’t mean he’s not an important part of your life and they …
By tamara Please note: The following is general information regarding taxes and should not be interpreted to be legal tax advice. Please contact your professional tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding scholarships and your tax situations or questions. If you are a college student or recent graduate, you may owe taxes from scholarships and grants you received over the past year. Typically, scholarships are “free money,” but there are certain circumstances that require …
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By tamara September 15 will mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s an important observance for the U.S., which has the second-highest Hispanic population in the world (Mexico is number one). In fact, it is projected that the U.S. will have nearly 129 million Hispanic residents by 2060. This means that more Hispanic students will be attending college to pursue their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many providers are taking note and stepping up to …
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