university scholarships

Merit-based tuition aid

University scholarships are financial awards that help students pay for higher education.

Unlike loans, scholarships don't require repayment.

They may be awarded based on academic merit, athletic ability, financial need, or membership in particular groups: She won a full university scholarship for engineering.

Competition for scholarships can be intense, and students often apply for dozens.

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