CommonScholarshipApp Blog
January 20, 2021
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
Set Yourself Up for Success When you’re competing against thousands of scholarship applicants, your personal statement for a scholarship can make or break your chances of winning. While filling out your application
November 17, 2020
How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Searching for Scholarships When you type “scholarships” into Google search, you’ll likely find endless pages of search results. From there, you navigate to a scholarship site with hundreds and hundreds of listed
November 9, 2020
Why You Shouldn’t Apply to Scholarships Alone
Believe it or not but one of the most commonly made mistakes when applying for scholarships is doing it alone. If you’ve ever applied to a scholarship then you know that applying
September 29, 2020
What You Need to Know About Scholarships
What Is A Scholarship? A scholarship is financial support awarded to a student in the form of a payment or grant, based on academic achievement or other criteria, which can include financial
September 24, 2020
How to Make Your Application Stand Out
Applying for scholarships can be tough. It’s easy to get discouraged by thinking about the other people applying and what your chances of winning are, but don’t underestimate your abilities and accomplishments.
September 24, 2020
International Student Scholarship Guide
Did you know that the United States has the world’s largest international student population? There are almost more than 1.1 million international students enrolled in U.S. higher-education institutions. Every year, students from
September 16, 2020
The Problem with College Scholarships in 2020
Whether you’re a college student or a highschool senior, the process is pretty much the same when it comes to searching for 2020 scholarships. So what does the process look like exactly?
September 16, 2020
How to Start a Scholarship Fund
Are you looking to make an impact in students’ lives or just feeling generous? You may want to consider starting a scholarship fund! It’s certainly one of the most life-changing services you
September 15, 2020
Spilling the Tea on Student Loans
Did you know that 3 out of 4 students graduate with an average of $30,000 in student debt, which takes an average of 20+ years to repay? Why is that? And since