Valedictorians and star quarterbacks aren’t the only ones earning college scholarships. In the 2011-12 school year, more than $6.2 billion in private scholarships was awarded to more than 1.8 million undergraduate students with all manner of academic and athletic achievements.
Starting early is a key to success. The fall of your junior year of high school is a good time to begin evaluating your scholarship options. Application deadlines will vary, but don’t be surprised if some are due a full year before college starts. And it’s never too early to start. Jif, the peanut butter maker, has awarded a $25,000 college fund to the winner of its “Most Creative Sandwich Contest.” Only kids between the ages of 6 and 12 can qualify.
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