Describe types of scholarships.

Description should include

  • defining the term scholarship as money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses–scholarships generally do not have to be repaid
  • defining the two primary types of scholarships
    • community (sponsored by local and national businesses, community organizations, and professional groups)
    • school (offered by high schools and colleges)
  • identifying sources of information on scholarships (e.g., school counselor, the college, federal scholarships).