Grants and scholarships are money that you don’t have to pay back. Loans, you do.
There are no limits, as long as you’re enrolled at a college/university.
Scholarship providers, corporations, local businesses, organizations, and schools.
No later than the beginning of your high school senior year, or when you’ve been accepted into a college or university – whichever comes first.
Monies are normally sent directly to the school you attend or plan to attend.
No. You should never pay to apply for scholarships. Time is your investment.
No, although all students need to make passing grades. Many scholarships are needs based; others consider GPAs or ACT/SAT scores; and others give scholarships just because you meet their criteria and apply.
It’s possible. But it’s better to accept as much free money as you’re awarded.
There’s usually more competition for large scholarship awards; several small ones will add up. So apply for them all.
Yes, by registering with a scholarship provider.
By being selective; choosing local scholarship funders; having a family affiliation to funders.
Yes. The options are fewer, but they do exist.
No, it's not easy. If it was, everybody would get them. But it's very realistic if you commit your energy, your effort, your time, and if you are disciplined.