College Resources
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All descriptions, unless otherwise noted, come directly from the organizations whose links are provided. A Better Chance does not certify the accuracy of this relayed information.
Scholarships:
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All About College
Bates Summer Scholars Program, If you have an interest in science or mathematics, then apply to participate in the Bates Summer Scholars Program at Bates College. Students selected to participate in the six-week program receive a stipend of $2,400. There is no tuition for the program and room and board are provided; partial support of travel expenses to and from the program are also available. For further information about the application process visit the program website at www.bates.edu/summer-scholars.xml or contact the program director Thomas Wenzel at twenzel@bates.edu.
BrainTrack, A comprehensive directory of United States colleges and universities.
College Atlas, This site helps aspiring students and education minded professionals make better, more informed choices by providing them with relevant, reliable and up-to-date information about college and higher education opportunities.
College Board Online
College Express, College search assistance and financial aid resources.
College View, College profiles and scholarship information.
DMI Scholars Summer Institute for College Sophomores and Juniors, The Drum Major Institute (DMI), a nonprofit, non- partisan think tank generating ideas that fuel the progressive movement, has created the DMI Scholars Program to support and guide talented young people considering the field of public policy. The DMI Scholars program is a "Public Policy 101" program, which identifies progressive college students from diverse communities and trains them in the skills necessary to obtain and succeed in entry-level public policy positions.
EDU, Inc. - The Common Black College Application, Complete one application to apply to 33 separate Historically Black Colleges.
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid, You will be required to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form for all federal scholarships.
Fastweb
Federal Student Aid, An extensive list of grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships and traineeships available through the federal government.
Finaid.com, An extensive site that includes information on both scholarships and financial aid from the government and private resources.
Lunch-Money.com, Free Scholarship Search allows students to search through up-to-date information on thousands of scholarships. For select scholarships, we enable students to fill-out, save, and even submit application forms online. We also provide a wealth of interactive tools and content to help students navigate the financial aid and scholarship process. Everything on the site is free for students to use!
Minority Online Information Service, Institutional profiles of minority schools.
NASA Academy Alumni Association Internship Listings, Summer opportunities for students interested in math and science.
National Association for College Admission Counseling, College admission issues explored from advisors' perspectives.
The National Park Service Cultural Resources Diversity Program lists the websites of and contacts for other organizations that offer internship programs or that provide information on internships and summer employment in historic preservation, cultural resources and related work.
Peterson's Education Center
Princeton Review, Princeton Review's annual college rankings, scholarship listings and financial aid resources.
The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors to gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s leading colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply at www.questbridge.org. Every year at least four A Better Chance students attend college through the QuestBridge program. The application is due on September 30, 2009.
The Student Guide: Federal Student Aid Information, A comprehensive resource for information about student financial aid available through the Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs.
To receive a free copy, call: Federal Student Aid Information Center
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
StudentJobs.gov, The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar website provides all students (high school and higher), parents and career professionals information on different educational opportunities offered by Federal Government departments and agencies, or partnering organizations.
U.S. News Online, Includes the famous US News rankings, college comparisons, financial aid links and ways to compare college costs and financial aid awards.
Undergrad Zone, Includes a college prep checklist, free test prep, and much more.
Study Abroad Opportunities, DiversityAbroad.com is a comprehensive study abroad and cultural exchange portal. Learn about the benefits of going abroad and the tools to get you there. Get advice and connect with other students going abroad. Search for International Scholarships and explore study abroad and other international programs. Get access to health and safety tips and our parent's guide to study abroad.
