Scholarships.com Success Stories

Ryan F.
Riverside, CA
Dartmouth College, NH

Scholarships Awarded:

• Coca-Cola Scholarship: $10,000
• Ron Brown Scholar: $40,000
• Elks Lodge Scholarship - Regional Winner: $1,000
• Elks Lodge Scholarship - District Winner: $800
• Gates Millenium Scholarship: up to $10,000 yearly
• Dell Scholarship: $20,000 (returned)

"As a junior in High School I knew that I wanted to attend a prestigious college. I also knew that my mother could not afford any kind of college education. During the summer of my junior year in high school I went on a mission, and that mission was to apply for as many scholarships as possible.

My high school counselor advised me to check out Scholarships.com and to search for scholarships there. I applied for every scholarship on Scholarships.com website that I thought that I qualified for. Needless to say my summer was long and tedious because I quickly found out that applying for scholarships required extensive writing.

During the spring of my senior year, all of the writing and headaches finally paid off. I applied for over 20 scholarships, and of course I did not receive them all, but the ones that I did receive made my efforts worth the while.

I currently attend Dartmouth, and with the financial help of these scholarships plus others, my Ivy League education is fully paid for!!
It is worth it to log onto www.scholarships.com and apply "

-Ryan F.

Patrice E.
Valdosta State University, GA

Scholarships Awarded:

• Comcast leaders and Achievers Scholarship: $1,000
• Trumpet Awards Foundation: $1,500

"Currently I am freshman entering my second year at Valdosta State University located in Valdosta, GA. This time last year I had no idea I would end up here because I didn't have a clue as to how I would pay for college. Thanks to Scholarships.com I found various scholarships to apply for but I still had no clue how far the process would go. I had to apply for over fifteen different scholarships from Scholarships.com and I received immediate feedback from many of the Scholarship coordinators. When I received a call from the Magic Johnson/Taylor Michaels foundation stating that they were interested in me and and wanted to set up an interview I was extremely elated. When I found out I would not be receiving the scholarship I was a bit upset but that news was quickly replaced with the exciting news that I was a recipient of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship! This was the first of many that I received and I realized that none of it would be possible without Scholarships.com. I gave the web site to many of the rising seniors once I had graduated so that they could have their dreams unfold before their eyes as I did. I still use the site while in college to search for more scholarships that will assist me throughout my years of college. Thanks to Scholarships.com, I did not have to take out any student loans because my tuition was paid for. For this I will be eternally grateful!"

-Ryan F.

Joel M.
University of California, Santa Barbara

Scholarships Awarded:

• Gates Millennium Scholarship- Covers all unmet need.
• CHCI scholarship: $2500
• HCF-Hilton Diversity scholarship: $2500

"Currently I'm a freshman student here at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am a first generation student. My father has an income of less than 30,000 thousand but he doesn't have to pay a single thing. Thanks to the site Scholarships.com, I was able to find many scholarships that I was eligible for. I applied to over 15 scholarships and won 6. Three of the scholarships I won were referenced to me on Scholarships.com. Now I don't have to worry about paying a dime here at UCSB. "

-Joel M.

Jesus T.
Anna Maria College

"When I first looked for scholarships I had no idea where to look, but my guidance counselor told me about this wonderful site that brings you the information on possible scholarships you may be qualified for. Through Scholarships.com I found a few scholarships that have completely changed my life. I applied to the school of my choice and helped me pay for my tuition and what's even better is that some of them are renewable so I am able to re-apply as long as I meet the criteria of each scholarship.

These scholarships have made my dream and my family's dream come true because out of seven brothers and sister including my twin sister, only my twin and myself are currently in college and will be the only ones to get a degree thanks to the help of Scholarships.com and their resources. I came from a lower income family and a school that has more of a bad reputattion than does credits. I overcame many obstacles including learning English since my native lingua franca is Spanish. The scholarships not only helped me financially but also showed my fellow schoolmates that everyone and any one can get financial help to go on to get a degree at an institution of higher learning. I cannot stress how much this site and the scholarships have changed my life for the best."

-Jesus T.

Diane M.
Miami, FL
Tulane University

Scholarships Awarded:

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: $8,400
• George and Diane Yarbrough Collegiate Entrepreneurs Scholarship: $500
• Financial Planning Association College Scholarship: $1,500
• Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship: $1,000
• Girl Friends Inc. Women's Excellence Award: $1,500 annually ($6,000 total)
• National Community Foundations Scholarship: $2,000
• Florida Blood Centers Scholarship: $ 1,000

"After years of winning scholarships through Scholarships.com, I thought it was about time that I express my gratitude. I started applying for scholarships around my 12th grade year in high school because only then did I realize how expensive college was. Out of all the search engines for scholarships, Scholarships.com is definitely the best. Everything is perfectly organized and right at my fingertips. I have classwork and clubs to focus on, I don't have the time to search through a confusing website to find a scholarship and hope that it pertains to me. Scholarships.com simplifies the process and just gives me the scholarships that matter."

"Thanks to scholarships.com, I haven't had to pay a cent for my entire college education. I've collected a wealth of scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000. I am currently a Junior at Tulane University studying premed and so far my college education has been completely paid for! I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for Scholarships.com. I just thought I'd say thank you for providing such an amazing service to college students. Keep up the good work!"

-Diane M.

Nick M.
Rochester, MN
University of Wisconsin

Scholarships Awarded:

• Mayo Foundation Scholarship: $12,000

"Scholarships.com has helped me find all the different scholarships out there to make college affordable. The scholarship I won was the Mayo Foundation Scholarship for $12,000 and has helped me pursue a great education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. "

-Nick M.

Mary K.
East Greenwich, RI

"I was really worried about getting financial aid for college since FAFSA was not going to cover the cost for school, and I didn't want to have to take out a bunch of loans. Scholarships.com helped me find scholarships that applied to my major and interests, and I have received over $500 in aid--and I still have a couple of applications to finish! What's even better is that I get e-mails when new scholarships have been released so I don't have to constantly check back. I'm really glad I've used Scholarships.com! "

-Mary K.

Jessica J
Fairport, NY
Gordon College

Scholarships Awarded:

• Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest - 3rd Place in State of NY: $100

"First of all, I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for helping me find scholarships during my very stressful senior year of high school! Through Scholarships.com I found and won a writing scholarship. I have won two writing scholarships; one writing scholarship in high school as well as one from the Society of Professional Journalists. I graduated from Charles Finney High School in June 2008. I am currently a 2012 student at Gordon College. Thank you Scholarships.com for helping me achieve my goals and supplying some financial aid for my higher education. Thank you."

-Jessica J.

Heather B.
St. Louis, MO
Webster University

" Scholarships.com has been a great resource for me and my friends. One scholarship in particular had requirements that I did not meet. But I reccommended it to a friend and she won! I was very happy for her even though I was not able to enter that particular competition. All in all Scholarships.com is very useful and has helped me find many scholarships I had no idea were out there."

-Heather B.

Chris B.
Murrysville, PA

" With scholarships.com it has opened my eyes and made me realize that I can afford my college education. I have found good scholarships that are going to allow me to make my dreams come true. I just want to say thank you scholarships.com for having such a great place for students in need to find the money to make there dreams come true."

-Chris B.

Elyse D.
Excelsior, MN

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2006 Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society Award: $7,500

"I found out about the 2006 Goldman Sachs and Asia Society Award from Scholarships.com, and won the grand prize of $7,500! It was a wonderful experience!"

-Elyse D.

Cece C.
Carmine, TX

"This website has helped me to find other sources that have helped me to pay for my classes and books. I received a grant from school and I won a local scholarship offered by my town because of the helpful tips that were supplied to me from this website. "

-Cece C.

Charles A.
Doylestown, PA

"As soon as I entered high school as a meager 9th grader, I've known that I would be needing significant financial aid to help me pay for college. As terrified as I was back then, I now see that finding scholarships that actually apply to me, isn't the excruciatingly painful process I once perceived it to be! This is all because I found Scholarships.com, as if it was sent from the heavens!

Scholarships.com has helped ease my mind about paying for college which in turn, helps keep me focused on my school career now, as a high school senior. I haven't found any site that compares to the effectiveness, accuracy and ease-of-use that Scholarships.com. All in all, Scholarships.com has helped me find accessible and achievable scholarships that are actually applicable to my extremely-hard-to-match lifestyle. Thank you Scholarships.com, you've really taken a load of my mind! "

-Charles A.

Carrina R.
Carmine, TX

"As a senior I have been so busy since the first day of school. I find myself preoccupied with loads of Pre Calculus homework that involves more letters than actual numbers. When I'm not doing Pre-Cal, I am spending my limited time reading stories in Old English for English IV. With all this homework, I have found that time is precious. Preparing for college by getting transcripts, ranks, and test scores in also recieves quite a bit of my time. This is why I am so glad that scholarships.com is available for me to organize the scholarships that I am eligible for. It is a great website that allows me to sort through all the available scholarships and prepare to send them out. Not only does Scholarships.com help me to find scholarships, it also alerts me when new ones come up. Without Scholarships.com I would most likely carry around another stuffed binder, and add to the burden that is put on my back daily. "

-Carrina R.

Samantha W.
Centerville, IA
Indian Hills Community College

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com College English Scholarship: $1,000

"I put off applying for scholarships for months because I didn’t know where to start. I was intimidated by the enormity of the task; I didn’t know where to look or how to sift through the thousands of scholarships available. But Scholarships.com made the process simple by tailoring search results and
e-mail notifications for scholarships to fit my qualifications. I’m excited to have won this scholarship, and I’ll definitely continue using this site as I attempt to pay for my college education. "

-Samantha W.

Kristen S.
Chagrin Falls, OH

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com College Engineering Scholarship: $1,000

"Scholarships.com was a simple solution to the seemingly insurmountable problem of paying for college. The website was easy to use and understand. Scholarships that could be particularly applicable to a student were immediately apparent and could be accessed without difficulty."

-Kristen S.

Crystal J
Whitewater, WI
University of Wisconsin

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com College Education Scholarship: $1,000

"College has given me a wider lens from which I have learned to view the world. Unfortunately, it is a very expensive lens. Scholarships.com makes paying for college a little easier by offering so many great opportunities to students who are willing to take them. Up until I stumbled upon Scholarships.com the scholarship hunting process was daunting at best. This site made it both accessible and efficient to apply for scholarship opportunities; by taking into account your specific needs and interests and then mapping out a comprehensive list of the scholarship opportunities most suited for you. Thanks so much!"

-Crystal J.

Samantha F.
Elkton, MD
University of Maryland, College Park

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com College Computer Science Scholarship: $1,000

"I couldn't believe my eyes when I read your email. I have applied to so many scholarships in the past, but have never won any! Plus, this good news could not have come at a better time. It is a great honor to for me to have my essay chosen as the winner for the College Computer Science Scholarship. I sincerely thank you and everyone involved in the awarding process."

-Samantha F.

Darby T.
Sherman, TX
Savannah College of Art and Design

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com College Design Scholarship: $1,000

"As a busy student, hunting scholarships was a task that was difficult to fit into my demanding schedule. Scholarships.com made it easy by narrowing opportunities to fit my needs and interests. I could spend less time hunting for scholarships and more time creating quality entries. I would still be in the dark about so many scholarships if it weren’t for this great site. "

-Darby T.

Aaron I.
Pittsburg, PA

Scholarships Awarded:

• 2008 Scholarships.com Area of Study Business College Scholarship: $1,000

"Since registering with Scholarships.com I have found a number of scholarships and grants for which I am eligible including the Scholarships.com Business Scholarship, the Seabee Memorial Scholarship, and the Union Plus Scholarship. Scholarships.com utilizes an intuitive search that makes it easy to find scholarships that are appropriate to me. I will continue to use the service throughout my schooling with the goal of graduating loan free!"

- Aaron I.

April B.
St. Louis, MO
University of Chicago

Scholarship Awarded: $3,000 1st Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

April will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall, with a prospective major in economics or public policy.She enjoys learning about other cultures, playing tennis, and playing the piano. She hopes to pursue community outreach and social justice activities, ultimately building up to a career in the non-profit sector.

"Scholarships.com is without a doubt a valuable resource for students looking for scholarships and/or monetary assistance for higher education. It is easy to navigate through the site, and there is a wide range of scholarship opportunities available to almost anyone who takes the time to look. Many are simply overwhelmed by the potential costs of a college education, but resources such as Scholarships.com may prove to be invaluable for aspiring college students and their families, and even more so in these challenging economic times. "

-April B.

Jeffrey L.
Cerritos, CA
University of Pennsylvania

Scholarship Awarded: $2,000 2nd Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Jeffrey will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall with majors in business and nursing as part of the Coordinated Dual-Degree Program in Nursing and Healthcare Management, which combines the Wharton School of Business and the Penn School of Nursing.

"I’d like to thank Scholarships.com for helping me pay for my college tuition. Their service made me cognizant of the numerous scholarships out there, and I hope that other high school students will be able to take advantage of the opportunities that Scholarships.com offers. "

- Jeffrey L.

Christopher K.
Basking Ridge, NJ
Boston College

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 3rd Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Christopher will be starting his undergraduate career this fall at Boston College, where he plans to major in either History or English. After college, he plans to pursue a career as a lawyer.

"I used Scholarships.com to find a variety of scholarships, many of which were extremely easy to complete. The website also matched me up with scholarships that were suited to my interests and therefore much more enjoyable to fill out. If I were to go through the whole college process again, I would definitely use Scholarships.com to help find money for college. With the cost of higher education increasing exponentially, Scholarships.com is an invaluable asset to financing an important investment."

-Chris K.

Benjamin K.
Brooklyn, MI
Michigan State University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 4th Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Benjamin will begin his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and plans to major in Biochemistry. He enjoys political and social satire, competitive marching band, reading, and video games.

Afsoon A.
Vassar, MI
Northwood University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 5th Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Afsoon will begin her undergraduate studies at Northwood University where she intends to study business. She hopes to work as a financial advisor. She is a very active person and enjoys running, skiing, volleyball, hiking, and canoeing.

Rebekah T.
Temecula, CA
Mt. San Jacinto College

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 6th Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Rebekah will be attending Mt. San Jacinto College in the fall. She plans to pursue a degree in biological sciences and, ultimately, a physician's assistant degree. She hopes to use her college education as a means to tangibly help people with their physical needs.

Alexandra A.
Big Rapids, MI
Columbia University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 7th Place Scholarships.com 2008 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Alexandra will begin her undergraduate studies at Columbia University. She intends to major in political science and pursue a career in international relations or journalism.

"When I began my scholarship search, I was expecting tedious processes and impossible competition. Thanks to Scholarships.com, I was able to win money for college for writing about issues I'm already passionate about. The site is a wonderful resource that has made it that much easier for me to pay for the college of my dreams."

- Alexandra A.

Christie D.
Whitmore Lake, MI
University of Michigan

Scholarships Awarded:

• American Legion Auxiliary Michigan Medical Career Scholarship: $ 500
• American Legion Auxiliary National Girl Scout Achievement Award: $1000
• American Polish Engineering Association Scholarship: $1000
• Citizen’s Insurance/Allmerica Financial Community Scholarship: $1000
• Kiwanis Club of Hamburg Scholarship: $1000
• Michigan Merit Award: $3000
• NFIB Free Enterprise Scholar/ Young Entrepreneur Award: $1000
• Pinckney Community High School - National Honor Society Scholarship: $1500
• Pirate Boosters Athletics Scholarship: $ 500
• Save Our History/History Channel National Award: $1000
• Society of Women Engineers – Detroit Chapter: $3000

Christie is a first year engineering student at the University of Michigan.

"Thank you for your service. Thanks to all of the scholarship opportunities you showed me, I was able to pay for my entire first year of college at the University of Michigan! One scholarship in particular that I earned was through the American Legion. Not only did they grant me money for my college education, they offered me the opportunity to join them at their national conference in Salt Lake City and give a speech to all of the Veterans of the American Legion."

"Thank you. Your scholarship finder has really helped me to pay my own way in college so I am on my way to achieving my dreams in the engineering profession."

-Christie D.

Brennan K.
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Scholarships Awarded:

• NROTC: $160,000
• Elk's Foundation: $3,000
• Bank of America: $1,500

Brennan attends San Diego State University.

"Scholarships.com helped me in so many ways it's unbelievable. They made it so easy for me to find what I was looking for and consolidate in one easy to find web site. They even, by asking me a few questions during registration, weeded out all of the scholarships that I wasn't eligible for. This made it extremely convenient for me because I didn't have to look at this huge clutter of random scholarships, I only was presented with the scholarships that I was eligible for."

"In the end I had to turn down some of the money just because I had over and above what I needed to go to college. I could have taken it all but I wanted to give another person in my shoes the same chance that I had. I want them to get a scholarship and continue the dream that I so honorably get to live. "

-Brennan K.

Stephanie S.
Huntsville, AL
University of Louisville

Scholarships Awarded:

• AXA U.S. News and World Report Achievement Scholarship: $10,000
• Target All Around Scholarship: $1,000
• Elk's Foundation: $1,500

"I was the recipient of several scholarships. Among them, three were found here at Scholarships.com. Of course, just because I'm a Sophomore in college doesn't mean I've quit the scholarship search here at Scholarships.com! I'm still searching and don't count me out.

"I began searching for scholarships when I was a Junior in High School. My first stop was Scholarships.com. I began my scholarship search at the local Elks Club and was so thankful to receive the community level scholarship. This was totally unexpected but thanks to Scholarships.com I was made aware of this. My school counselor did not even make my class aware of this scholarship. I have Scholarships.com to thank for assisting me and my family on my search for scholarships."

"Thank you for your assistance and for helping me by being one of my partners in my education."

-Stephanie S.

Cuc N.
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Scholarships Awarded:

• Gates Millennium Scholar: approximately $10,000 each year
• Presidential Award from Alachua County Public School Foundation: $1000
• Bright Future: $4,000/year
• Wal-Mart and Sam Walton: $1000

Cuc is a freshman at the University of Florida.

"I come from a disadvantaged background, my parents can't afford me to go to college so I had to go on online and search for scholarships. That's how I found out about this website. Through Scholarships.com, I have won a few major scholarships that enable me to go to college even without going to work. My scholarships pay for me everything including books, tuition, room and board, and food.... I love Scholarships.com.

Thank you very much for giving many students like me an opportunity to attend college."

-Cuc N.

Sarah S.
Buffalo, NY
State University of New York at Buffalo

Scholarships Awarded:

• Suave/Dollar General: $400
• Scholarship to children of Vietnam Veterans: $200
• John Pagano Memorial Award: $150

Sarah is a student at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

"I have used other sites but none had the ease of use Scholarships.com offered. This site saved the work of going through tons of scholarships and found one that only applied to me. I applied to several scholarships through the website, ultimately I won two; a gift certificate to Dell from Suave and another local scholarship that directly helped pay for tuition and books. I have to say, without those scholarships there would not have been a way to get me to college. As a daughter of a single mother, it really does make a difference having someone there offering help. Scholarships.com offers information about schools, loans, scholarships, and tons of other articles you might need to know about as you make this major change in your life. With Scholarships.com my opportunities are endless I found I can avoid the scams and learn what I need to know. All for free!"

-Sarah S.

Maribel S.
Toledo, OH

"I was able to find more scholarships online than my high school provided me with thanks to Scholarships.com and now they send me e-mails so I know of new scholarships that become available each day. Now I am taking the initative to apply to try to get those scholarships and use the information they provide to learn anything I can to prepare for college. "

-Maribel S.

Yadira R.
Texas City, TX

"I believe that scholarships has been extremely helpful when dealing with financial issues. I love it how you enter all of your information, and it comes up with all of the scholarships you qualify for, and the list is even ranked from the most qualified to the least. It is really easy to use and understand. Thus far, Scolarships.com has been a true life saver."

-Yadira R.

Anna A.
St. Louis, MO
University of Chicago

Scholarship Awarded: $3,000 1st Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Anna will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall, with a prospective major in economics or public policy.She enjoys learning about other cultures, playing tennis, and playing the piano. She hopes to pursue community outreach and social justice activities, ultimately building up to a career in the non-profit sector.

Theresa G.
Itasca, IL
Michigan State University

Scholarship Awarded: $2,000 2nd Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Theresa will be attending Michigan State University in the fall with a prospective double major in comparative cultures and politics and in journalism. She has a passion for traveling and recently traveled to Spain to participate in a cultural immersion program.

Alesa D.
Belleville, IL
University of Southern California

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 3rd Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Alesa will be starting her undergraduate career this fall at the University of Southern California. At present, she intends to study communications with a pre-law track.

"Scholarships.com clearly recognizes the importance of higher education and does an exceptional job leveraging information technology to help students advance their education by tapping into the plethora of scholarship opportunities that exist. By capturing and integrating thousands of scholarship opportunities online (for free, no less), Scholarships.com heightens awareness among students and their parents of scholarship availability, sponsors, and the tremendous enabling power of scholarships in advancing education. I’m certainly grateful for the service Scholarships.com provides!"

-Alesa D.

Johnathan R.
Longmont, CO
Colorado State University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 4th Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Johnathan has always been fascinated in studying how and why things work. He is currently following his dream of discovering why the cosmos operates the way it does and what makes systems work by pursuing a major in engineering science with an aerospace emphasis at Colorado State University.

Jessica Z.
Vassar, MI
Northwood University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 5th Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Jessica will begin her undergraduate studies at Northwood University where she intends to study business. She hopes to work as a financial advisor. She is a very active person and enjoys running, skiing, volleyball, hiking, and canoeing.

Melissa M.
Bel Air, MD
University of Maryland

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 6th Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Melissa will be attending University of Maryland, College Park in the fall. She has not declared a major but has interests in government and politics and the sciences, and also hopes to pursue creative writing.

"I found scholarships.com very helpful and encourage others to take advantage of the information on the site. Even a little scholarship money will pay off down the road; apply for as many as you are able no matter how inconvenient it seems at the time."

-Melissa M.

Julie V.
Camp Hill, PA
Lebanon Valley College

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 7th Place Scholarships.com 2007 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Julie will begin her undergraduate studies at Lebanon Valley College. She intends to major in biology and has immense interest in genetics research.

"My experiences at Scholarships.com have been positive and effective in providing opportunities for scholarships that are not otherwise readily available. It was also very easy to use which is another reason I liked using Scholarships.com. This site also gave me the information about the Resolve to Evolve essay which helped incorporate my interests of biology into the environmental problems today's society is facing.

-Julie V.

Ellen H.
New Haven, CT
Yale Divinity School
Yale University

Scholarships Awarded:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha: $1000
• Zeta Phi Beta: $1000
• Acton Institute Fellowship: $750
• Institute for Humane Studies: Approx. 10 books
• Polyethnic.com Scholarship: Honorable Mention

Ellen is a graduate student at Yale University.

"Through searching and using the resources of Scholarships.com I was awarded an Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship, a Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship, an Acton Institute Fellowship, approximately ten books from the Institute for Humane Studies, and an Honorable Mention from Polyethnic.com during the 2005-06 school year. The website does a great job in disseminating information about scholarships that I am actually eligible for as a graduate student at Yale University. I will continue to use the website to apply for additional grants this March and throughout the 2006-2007 school year. Thank you for your assistance."

-Ellen H.

Leanna D.
Mays Landing, NJ

Scholarships Awarded:

• National Academy Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Region - 1st Runner up: $500

"I've used other scholarship services in the past, but Scholarships.com gave me the opportunity to see the scholarships that apply to me the most. As a result, the first one I applied to, I already was awarded $500 and I'm looking forward to more positive responses as a result of your site. Keep up the great work!!! "

-Leanna D.

Race W.
Orland Park, IL
University of Chicago

Scholarship Awarded: $5,000 1st Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Race is a recent homeschool graduate who will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall, with a prospective major in economics.

Cassidy W.
Redmond, WA
University of Washington @ Seattle

Scholarship Awarded: $2,500 2nd Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Cassidy is a student at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She plans on majoring in either bioengineering or international studies, with specific interests in stem cell research and Pacific Rim relations.

"For me, scholarships mean lessening the burden on my family and increasing my own feeling of independence. In this case especially, it's nice to face a new challenge instead of relying on past transcripts. You almost never get a chance to write about political topics in school, so it's nice to get such positive feedback on your thoughts."

-Cassidy W.

Sara S.
Metairie, LA
Tulane University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 3rd Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Sara will be starting her undergraduate career this fall at Tulane University in New Orleans. At present, she intends to major in political science and minor in English literature and Judaic studies. She hopes to one day pursue a career as a politician, but looks forward to dabbling in secondary English education and a variety of community service projects.

Kamal E.
New York, NY
Georgetown University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 4th Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Kamal was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2006. Kamal plans to study international relations and economics in college.

In his free time, Kamal enjoys playing soccer and participating in Model United Nations.

Nicholas C.
Encinitas, CA
Georgetown University

Scholarship Awarded: $1,000 5th Place Scholarships.com 2006 "Resolve To Evolve" Award

Nicholas lives outside of San Diego, California. In the fall, he will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he plans to major in chemistry.

"Receiving the scholarship was an honor, and every little bit helps with college tuition, and the scholarship helps with that."

-Nick C.

Nikki E.
Chicago, IL

Scholarships Awarded:

• IPS Student Scholarship: $2,500