Minority Scholarships: Unique Places to Find Them

December 28, 2011 by
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Are you a convicted felon looking for scholarships for school or education grants for felons?  If so, you may want to consider how your minority status will give you unique opportunities to secure a scholarship.  Even if you aren’t an “A” student, there are plenty of opportunities for securing scholarships without regard to your status as a first-time student or a returning student to school.

Most students with felony convictions make the mistake in believing they are not eligible for grants or scholarships for school.  When looking for scholarships, we also often make the mistake in believing that we do not quality for funding because we did not perform well in prior college courses or in high school.  When looking for scholarships, you have to think outside the box.  For example, if you are a person who enjoys art, there are many art scholarships you can tap into without even majoring in art.   Typically, these scholarships only require that you take an art class or that you pursue a trade and have trade school grants as well.

To find unique scholarship opportunities for minorities, always look at the financial aid office in the school you plan to attend.  In addition, reach out to local organizations that provide services based on your interests.  For example, if you have a passion for art, contact local art schools as many of them will provide a small scholarship to help with your school expenses.  Even places that offer international horticulture jobs will offer scholarships and, in most cases, you only need to take a gardening or landscaping class as part of your school curriculum.

Hobbyist groups, community service organizations, local businesses, unions, minority groups and fraternal organizations also offer scholarships that you may be able to take advantage of as well. It is important to really look around and weigh your options, because you never know where you are going to find opportunities for scholarships until they appear.  As a convicted felon, no matter what your plans may be for school in the long term, always consider options for finding scholarships where your passions are and do not limit your search only to the scholarships based upon grades.

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2 Comments on Minority Scholarships: Unique Places to Find Them

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