Scholarship Success

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Questions and Answers

What is a scholarship?

A type of student loan
A grant for students with financial need
A reward for good behavior in school
A form of financial aid for further education (correct)

What are some criteria that scholarships are awarded based on?

Academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need (correct)
Academic merit only
Athletic skill only
Financial need only

Do scholarship recipients have to repay the scholarship?

No (correct)
Yes
It depends on the donor of the award
It depends on the type of scholarship

What are some requirements that scholarship recipients may have to meet during their period of support?

Maintaining a minimum grade point average or engaging in a certain activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Do all scholarships cover full tuition?

No (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some well-known scholarships at the undergraduate level?

Robertson, Morehead-Cain and Jefferson Scholarships (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between scholarships and grants?

Scholarships may have a financial need component but rely on other criteria as well, while grants are offered based exclusively on financial need (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a federal Pell Grant?

A grant solely based on financial need for someone planning to receive their undergraduate degree (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some common types of scholarships?

Academic, athletic, diversity and inclusion, and financial need-based scholarships (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a scholarship?

A form of financial aid to help students pay for further education.

Scholarship criteria

Academic achievement, promoting diversity, athletic talent, and financial need.