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Top Scholarships for Online Students in 2022

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Whether you are a student who’s always on the move, a parent who is busy taking care of your children, or an adult in the workforce who wants to go back to school, online learning can be just the right fit to help you earn that degree. Below are the top scholarships for online students– we hope that these will help you get the degree you’re looking for without being burdened by debt!

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Here are the top scholarships for online students:

Top scholarships for online students 

Get Educated Online Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students enrolled in any online or distance learning college
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: March 15th and October 15th of each year

CSEG Family Focused Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Air Force Sergeants Association members who are family of an air force sergeant who maintain a 2.0 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA.
  • Amount: Up to $25,200
  • Deadline: May 27, 2022

Scholarships360 “Mom to Scholar” Scholarship for Mothers

  • Eligibility: Mothers over 35 years old who demonstrate financial need enrolling at a technical, community, or four-year college/university
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: June 1, 2022

Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

  • Eligibility: Low-income graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners residing in a rural areas
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: Fall 2022: June 30, 2022 and Spring 2023: November 30, 2022

Kansas State Global Campus Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Kansas State University online students majoring in a qualified field who meet the minimum GPA specified for that field
  • Amount: Varies by major
  • Deadline: June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester, April 1 for summer semester

Job-Applications.com Working Parent College Scholarship Award

  • Eligibility: Full or part-time students who are parents of a minor and have worked at least 12 hours each week for the 4 weeks before applying
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: August 12, 2022

Custody X Change Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Single parents enrolled full-time at a college or university who are in their first semester or hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: Awarded three times per year, deadlines August 31, December 31, and April 30,

American Legion Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Members of the American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion for the two preceding years preceding application
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Deadline: March 1st of each year

Berklee Online Music Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students with a minimum 3.7 GPA enrolled at Berklee as an online student in a certificate program
  • Amount: $1,497
  • Deadline: Week 5 of the term being funded

Additional scholarships for online students

If you are a student in an online undergraduate or graduate program, you may also qualify for other scholarships. We know that many online students are adult learners and working professionals who are balancing school and a career.

Here are some other top scholarship guides that you can check out:

Remember, online degrees are really no different than traditional brick and mortar degrees! Most scholarships are format agnostic and won’t care whether you pursue your degree virtually or in person!

Upcoming scholarships for online students

Study.com Graduate Distance Learning Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students pursuing a graduate degree who are in a distance learning program
  • Amount: $500

Study.com Undergraduate Distance Learning Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree who are in a distance learning program
  • Amount: $500

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Top Scholarships for Chinese Students

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Scholarships for students of foreign descent can help colleges be more diverse and accessible. There are many organizations and institutions that want to support Chinese students in pursuit of their degree. Continue reading to learn more top scholarships for Chinese students! This post will cover everything you need to know about scholarships for Chinese students, including:

Top scholarships for Chinese students in 2022

Hsaio Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Graduate students of Asian heritage pursuing a degree in the social sciences–economics preferred but not required. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: May 16, 2022

Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: May 31, 2022

Annual Asian Heritage High School Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in Boston. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be of Asian heritage with at least one parent of Asian ancestry.
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: August 1, 2022

Resources for Chinese students

Federal financial aid

Your first step when looking for financial aid should be to fill out the FAFSA. Once you receive your EFC, you’ll get an idea of whether you qualify for the Pell Grant, and the federal loans you’ll qualify for. Colleges also use this, along with the CSS Profile, to determine your need-based aid eligibility. Completing this earlier rather than later gives you a better picture of how much you’ll need to earn in scholarships to make your education affordable.

Student loans

The majority of students will be unable to fund their education with only out-of-pocket funds, grants, and scholarships. If this describes your situation, you’ll want to look into some student loan opportunities. For the most part, federal loans are the most advantageous. So, you’ll want to exhaust as much of those as you can before you dip into private loans. Our ultimate student loan guide can help coach you through the entire process. Also see: How much student loan debt is too much?

Scholarship search tool

Our scholarship search tool is another great resource to help find more scholarships. We custom-match you with vetted scholarships, which auto-update as opportunities close and new ones open. It’s entirely free, and the sign-up process is easy. To find scholarships that match all of your interests and demographics, try it today.

Chinese student clubs

Many colleges are home to Chinese or Asian student clubs. These can be a great resource and source of community for students at the school. They can also be useful for prospective students; you can reach out to a prospective school’s Chinese club and hear more about the school and what it’s like to go there as a student of Chinese descent. Columbia University has a Chinese club which can serve as an example of what these organizations usually entail. To find similar institutions at the schools you’re considering, try searching their website, or reach out to a contact at the school. Also see: Top scholarships for Asian students

Frequently asked questions about scholarships for Chinese students

Do my parents need to be from China to get a scholarship for Chinese students?

Typically, no! Most of these scholarships only require Chinese or Asian heritage. You may have roots in the United States which go back several generations, but you will still be eligible. For example, the APIA Scholarship Program only requires that applicants be of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. However, it’s important to note that every scholarship has its own rules. Some scholarships may be specifically for first or second-generation Chinese immigrants. So, make sure to read the terms of any scholarship carefully before deciding to apply. This can save you time as it ensures that you don’t put your energy into a scholarship that you can’t earn.

Do I have to have full Chinese ancestry to earn scholarships for Chinese students?

No! Many scholarships for Chinese students don’t have a specific requirement for the percentage of your heritage that is Chinese. You can qualify whether both your parents are of Chinese heritage, or even if you are only one quarter or one eighth Chinese. If you are ever unsure of a scholarship’s requirements, you can reach out directly to them. Although they generally don’t have these requirements, it’s always worth a check.

Can Chinese international students earn scholarships?

While this scholarship list is mostly focused on Chinese students who are American citizens, there are also scholarships out there for Chinese citizens looking to study in the United States. You can check out the Chinese Scholarship Council as a great starting point. The Chinese government distributes many grants for Chinese students to study abroad, including in the United States.

Can I earn scholarships to study in China?

Yes, you can! In addition to government scholarships, many individual schools in China offer scholarships to international students. For example, Xiamen University has some generous partial-ride and full-ride scholarships for students from out of the country. If you’re hoping to study in China, you’ll want to brush up on your Mandarin and explore options including government scholarships, private scholarships, and scholarships through schools. Also see: Top scholarships for minority students

 

APIA Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Must complete the FAFSA. Special focus on students who are first generation, show financial need, and have strong community service and academic achievement.
  • Amount: $2,500 – $20,000

​Cecilia Moy Yep Scholarship Fund

  • Eligibility: Asian American female high school senior graduating in spring of 2022. Live in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks counties, PA. Show financial need. Participate in community service and extra curriculars. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Amount: Varies

Chi Am Circle High School Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school senior with minimum 3.3 GPA. Must reside and go to school in Santa Clara County, California or be the child or grandchild of an active Chi Am member. Be of Asian descent as defined by the California Department of Education.
  • Amount: $1,000 – $5,000

Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are committed to the Asian American Journalists Association. Applicants must be studying or planning to study journalism and/or pursue journalism as a career. Must show strong commitment to community involvement.
  • Amount: $2,000

Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Student or their parent(s) currently or formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant. Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a 2-year community college or 4-year college/university. Commitment to community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate financial need.
  • Amount: $1,000

Sports Task Force / Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate student taking or planning to take courses in journalism/pursue a career in sports journalism. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be an Asian American Journalists Association member. Minimum commitment of 5 hours volunteer work for AAJA Sports Task Force. 
  • Amount: $2,000

Thz Fo Farm Scholarship Fund

  • Eligibility: Students of Chinese descent. Preference given to residents of Hawaii, students who demonstrate financial need, and students with at least 2.0 GPA
  • Amount: Varies

Top Scholarships for Jewish Students in 2022

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Are you proud of your Jewish heritage? Maybe that is why you landed here! This post features a nice selection of scholarships for Jewish students, whether college-bound or already in college. In addition, some of the opportunities listed below are open to non-Jewish students who are majoring or taking courses in Jewish studies. Good luck, or B’hatzlacha, to all!

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Top Scholarships for Jewish Students

Hillel Campus Leadership Award

  • Eligibility: Open to students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university who demonstrate extraordinary leadership abilities, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish and commit to attending at least one Hillel event in the upcoming school year
  • Amount: $4,000 (two are awarded)
  • Deadline: March 1 of each year (opens November 1) 

 Hillel International Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership and/or volunteer service in any aspect of their local community, and must also self-identify as Jewish
  • Amount: $4,000 (two are awarded)
  • Deadline: March 1 of each year (opens November 1) 

Mary Taylor Friedler Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Jewish students from Greater New Haven
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: May 13, 2022

Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Jewish students with financial need who are living in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area. Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States
  • Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
  • Deadline: May 15, 2022

Helyn B. Reich Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Open to students who choose to study at one of several designated Israeli universities or attend post-college long-term programs. Applicants should have academic excellence, pro-Israel activity in their personal lives and show a commitment to future involvement with the Jewish/Zionist community. Preference is given to candidates who decide to spend the full year in Israel. Financial need will be considered, although more emphasis will be placed on merit
  • Amount: $750 to $1,500
  • Deadline: July 15, 2022

UJA Federation of New York Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Jewish high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional education students
  • Amount: $Varies
  • Deadline: Varies

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Fellowships

  • Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate college students majoring in various Jewish Studies, including literature and the arts
  • Amount: $3,000 to $15,000
  • Deadline: Varies, most in February of each year

Bernard Heerey Foundation Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students attending U of I at Urbana Champaign who commit to participate in Jewish learning and prayer services on a daily basis
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Deadline: Biannual

Top Fellowships and Study Abroad Opportunities for Jewish Students

Many students seek funding for furthering their education either over the summer or after graduation. With this in mind, we included a number of fellowships for a variety of Jewish Studies majors. For those who are more adventurous, we included opportunities for study abroad in Israel.

Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Chicago residents in grades 10, 11 or 12 with financial need
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1 for Summer, April 15 for Fall, and November 1 for Winter and Spring

Frequently Asked Questions

What else can I do to help fund my education?

The above Jewish scholarships and fellowships are a great start for prospective and current college students to fund their education. In addition to those opportunities, make sure that you explore the following:

  • Need-based financial aid from your program, state government, or the federal government. All students should submit the FAFSA to be considered for need-based aid.
  • College or institution-specific scholarships. Chances are your college offers scholarships that are specifically for your intended major. Check in with the admissions and financial aid office to see what other opportunities you might be eligible for.

Resources for Jewish Students

Hillel Jewish Scholarship Portal

This portal is a “one stop shopping” experience for Jewish scholarships and study abroad experiences. Scholarship seekers can search by grade, state/country, and/or study in Israel options. Bookmark this one!

Hillel College Guide to Jewish Colleges

This easy to use portal allows students to search for colleges where there is a sizable population of Jewish students. The most recent listing (2018) includes the top 60 public and the top 60 private colleges/universities based on the percentage of Jewish undergraduate students enrolled.

Scholarships for Jewish Students that are closed, but will open soon

AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship

  • Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students currently in their sophomore, junior or senior years who are excited to engage the world through a Jewish lens, a passion for making a difference, and an interest in exploring American Jewish identity
  • Amount: Fellows receive a minimum stipend of $4,000 for the program, plus major travel expenses
  • Opens: November 2022

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards

  • Eligibility: Applicants must be 13-19 years, identify as Jewish, and residents of the US
  • Amount: $36,000 (up to fifteen are awarded)
  • Opens: August 2022

JDC Archives Fellowships

  • Eligibility: Fellowship are open to graduate, post-doctorate, and independent scholars interested in the the JDC’s textual, photographic, and audiovisual archival treasures
  • Amount: $2,000 to $5,000

Kaplun Essay Contest

  • Eligibility: Students who are in grades 7 through 12 who submit an essay about their Jewish faith 
  • Amount: $500 to $1,800

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