Introduction
In today’s global economy, it is more important than ever for students to pursue a college degree. A college education opens doors for all types of careers, including those in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). However, many students from underrepresented groups find themselves unable to afford even the most basic costs associated with higher education. Fortunately there are a wide range of scholarships available to help these students achieve their dream of going to school.
Underrepresented groups are those that are historically underrepresented in higher education, such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian-American Pacific Islander students.
Underrepresented groups are those that are historically underrepresented in higher education, such as African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. Students from underrepresented groups are more likely to be the first in their family to go to college and are more likely to come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The more disadvantaged a student is, the more likely they are to benefit from scholarship opportunities.
The more disadvantaged a student is, the more likely they are to benefit from scholarship opportunities.
Underrepresented groups are those that are historically underrepresented in higher education, such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian-American Pacific Islander students. The more disadvantaged a student is, the more likely they are to benefit from scholarship opportunities. For example:
- One study found that low-income high school graduates with an SAT score of less than 1120 were three times more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree if they received federal financial aid than if they didn’t get any aid at all (1).
- Another study showed that among students who started college with family incomes below $40k per year (which makes them eligible for Pell Grants), those who received additional scholarships or grants were significantly less likely to drop out of school than those who did not receive any additional funds (2).
Scholarships offer a financial boost for students who might otherwise be unable to afford college.
Scholarships are an important resource for students with financial needs. They can help students who might otherwise be unable to afford college, or who would have to drop out of school due to lack of funds.
Scholarships also offer a financial boost for underrepresented groups in higher education. For example, Black and Hispanic students are more likely than white students to receive scholarships from colleges and universities (Hersh 2009).
Some scholarships can also help students with financial needs by including living stipends or work-study arrangements.
Some scholarships can also help students with financial needs by including living stipends or work-study arrangements. These types of scholarships may be based on merit and others on need, but they all share the goal of providing opportunities to students who might not otherwise receive them. In addition to these general scholarships, there are also specific awards that are awarded for academic achievement in a particular field (such as science or business) or for entering a specific major at college.
Conclusion
The scholarship is an important tool for helping students who might otherwise be unable to afford college. Scholarships can also help students with financial needs by including living stipends or work-study arrangements.
