Dixie State College Multicultural Scholarship
Dixie State College recognizes that a culturally diverse student body benefits and enriches the educational experience of all students, faculty and staff. Thus, we strive to to assist students who will enrich this cultural diversity and make every attempt to support their academic success. The presence and the success of these students at Dixie State College benefits them individually, but also enhances the experience of the entire DSC community at large. The recipients of the Multicultural Scholarship will demonstrate outstanding leadership in their communities and take an active part in the MCDC. APPLY NOW
What Kinds of Scholarships are Out There?
Scholarships are a great way to pay for school and there are a large number out there to apply for. These awards are normally given out by organizations or corporations. The amount varies dependent on the scholarship .Scholarships are given to students based upon certain requirements including:
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Merit - often these require a certain GPA to be eligible.
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Financial need - in order to qualify you must demonstrate financial need (usually by having below a certain amount of income).
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Ethnicity - different minority organizations, such as the NAACP or the Hispanic
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Military - there are many scholarships available to veterans of the armed forces.
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Major - many companies or associations give out scholarships to people who declare a particular major, such as nursing or engineering.
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Disability - different organizations offer scholarships for the disabled.
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Religious - many religious faiths have a scholarship fund.
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State - different states have waivers or scholarships to offer residents.
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Institution - higher learning institution through various departments may offer scholarships to students who excel in there field of study.
Online Scholarship Database and Search Engines:
A few search engines that are helpful are listed below each help you find specific scholarships you may qualify for.
National database of scholarships: www.free-4u.com
Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov
Fast web: www.fastweb.com
Scholarship experts: www.scholarshipexperts.com
Dixie college scholarship page: www.new.dixie.edu/financial/scholarships
Other Scholarships
Most private scholarships have application deadlines in October and November - apply accordingly.
- General Minority Scholarships
- African-American Scholarships
- Asian and Pacific Islander Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarships
- Native American Scholarships
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