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2. Scholarships in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Scholarships in the U.S. are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Some scholarships for college are merit-based. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest.

3. Where to Find Merit-Based College Scholarships

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   Good examples of public merit scholarships include the Financial Service Centers of America Scholarship, which awards $2,000 or more to students who are "committed to community service, leadership ...

4. National Merit Scholarship Program - Wikipedia

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   The National Merit Scholarship Program is a United States academic scholarship competition for recognition and university scholarships. The program is managed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a privately funded not-for-profit organization based in Evanston, Illinois. [1] The program began in 1955.

5. Scholarship - Wikipedia

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   A young man (in bowtie) receives a scholarship at a ceremony. A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education.Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research experience or specific professional experience.

6. 17 Things to Know About Merit Aid Scholarships

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   Merit aid helps lower college costs.When it comes to paying for college, merit aid is one way to close the gap between the cost of attendance and need-based financial aid. 17 Things to Know About ...

7. Student financial aid in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Scholarships may have a financial need component but rely on other criteria as well. Some private need-based awards are confusingly called scholarships and require the results of a FAFSA (the family's EFC). However, scholarships are often merit-based, while grants tend to be need-based. Scholarships, similar to grants, do not need to be repaid ...