I am an international student going to college in the US (one of the top ten schools, but not need blind to internationals). I have not applied for a scholarship when I was first admitted, because I knew that it decreased my chances and the exchange rate was relatively comparable. Then, things went downhill; my aunt who was helping my parents pay the tuition lost her job, the exchange rate went up from 1.21 to 1.85 and that is the story. I am looking for a form of scholarship, be it need-based or merit based. How? [more inside]
posted by kuju on Nov 22, 2009 - 11 answers

What are the trends around the world underlying the most successful (I guess I am talking financially mostly) high schools around the world these days? What are the marketing buzzwords driving the race for students? My old high school is in trouble and I'd like to help if I can. [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm getting great scholarships, but my faculty hates me. Do I stay in grad school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2009 - 19 answers

Scholarships/Fellowships for a law/business student interested in entrepreneurship and the environment. [more inside]
posted by HLS on May 9, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone help me find (visual arts) portfolio based scholarships for my undergrad education? (Or other visual-arts-related scholarships) [more inside]
posted by Griffinlb on Mar 11, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a way to pay for school using scholarships. I've applied to dozens of scholarships from places like fastweb to no avail. Are there any other places I should try? Tips and advice on writing and finding scholarships is welcome
posted by BoldStepDesign on Jan 10, 2009 - 9 answers

I sent a thank-you note when I was nominated for a scholarship. Should I send another thank-you note after being awarded? [more inside]
posted by turtlegg on Oct 13, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm a permanent resident in the U.S., not citizen, looking to find some scholarship money to help with financing my degree. This is my second year in college so entrance scholarships are out of the question. [more inside]
posted by icarus on Oct 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Wendy's High School Heisman Student Awards Program...nothing but burgers? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Sep 23, 2008 - 12 answers

In the United States, if a college-bound student is under the age of 24 and s/he is a legal citizen, but his/her parents are undocumented/illegal residents, how does this student fill out the FAFSA? [more inside]
posted by chara on Jul 17, 2008 - 5 answers

HigherEdFilter: Who proposed that US college athletes should get scholarships that they could use after their sports career ends? [more inside]
posted by brianogilvie on Mar 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Best book or online resource for funding Grad School? [more inside]
posted by limon on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

What steps would you recommend to prepare for financing expensive education costs? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Feb 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there any way for me to fund Oxford's Mst. course in creative writing? Or will I need to suck it up and decline their offer? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Jul 18, 2006 - 21 answers

Okay, this is probably going to come off as kinda pretentious, but has anyone ever dealt with winning TOO much scholarship money? [more inside]
posted by stray on May 25, 2005 - 10 answers

I would like to help a very talented friend to get a scholarship to study graphic design (postgrad) in Europe or the US.
She lives in an Arab country, which in my naive opinion could work for her advantage (with all the bridge-building that should be going on right now). From Google I got dozens of graphic design schools to which apparently she would have to apply, get accepted and then apply for a scholarship. Does anybody have some personal/anecdotal knowledge that could help her? Schools with better chance of offering her a full scholarship or some relevant EU program maybe. Thanks [more inside]
posted by golo on Jan 12, 2005 - 7 answers

I am starting the application process for the Fulbright, Marshall, Luce, and Rhodes. All in England. Anyone have any suggestions or tips? [more inside]
posted by moooshy on Dec 23, 2004 - 12 answers

I have the possibility of going abroad next summer, fully-funded through a scholarship program through my university, up to $3000 for the summer. Here's the catch -- it has to be a work or intern experience - it can't be study abroad. The only stipulation for work - over the summer i have to do at least 35 hrs/week, and 8 weeks of work - so there could be a study compoenent at the beginning too. I've never had the opportunity to go abroad in college (cause of cash restraints and b/c of transferring schools), and I've really wanted to go to South America or the Carribbean. My Spanish is pretty weak, but i'm working on it right now, until next summer. Any suggestions on programs or countries, or fellow MeFi experiences? I'm pretty much starting in the dark here.
posted by jare2003 on Sep 4, 2004 - 8 answers