Understanding the Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships

If you’re a college student and want to receive an undergraduate scholarship, it’s important to understand what makes an application eligible. The eligibility requirements for undergraduate scholarships vary from program to program so make sure that you know exactly what your options are before applying for any scholarships.

To apply for an undergraduate scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen and either a high school senior or college student attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university on a full-time basis.

You must be a U.S. citizen and either a high school senior or college student attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university on a full-time basis.

To apply for an undergraduate scholarship, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the time of application (for example, if you are currently taking classes). Some scholarships require that students have completed at least one year of study before applying for them; others may allow applicants who have only recently begun their studies to apply if they meet certain criteria regarding their academic performance as well as financial need (see Eligibility Requirements section below).

Majors, minors, and specific course requirements may apply to some scholarships.

• Majors, minors, and specific course requirements may apply to some scholarships.
• Some scholarships require you to have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (or 3 for many STEM majors) and/or be in a specific major or minor.
• Some scholarships require that you are enrolled full-time at an accredited school; others may only require part-time enrollment or no specific type of school affiliation.

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Conclusion

The best way to find scholarships for your college education is by using the Scholarship Search page. This tool is powered by the National Institute of Education and will provide you with a list of scholarships based on your specific criteria.