Scholarships
Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.
Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need.
Many scholarships are geared toward particular groups of people; for instance, there are scholarships for women or graduate students. And some are available because of where you or your parent work, or because you come from a certain background (for instance, there are scholarships for military famlies).
A scholarship might cover the entire cost of your tuition, or it might be a one-time award of a few hundred dollars. Either way, it’s worth applying for, because it’ll help reduce the cost of your education.
The Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the college and career plans of students in the Elk Grove Unified School District area. Scholarships are provided every year from the endowments and donations of community members, families, individuals, businesses, and community organizations. Apply at elkgroversf.org.
Opens in November 2025
DEADLINE is January 23, 2026
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Some Scholarship Websites:
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Scholarships.com– An electronic database of scholarship opportunities for all students.
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FastWeb – The premier online resource for paying and preparing for college.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund– Scholarships geared for students of Hispanic descent.
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CollegeScholarships.com– A scholarship search service helping students since 1995.
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BestColleges.com- Scholarships for Black and African American students.
