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Win Money For College - Is It Possible To Win Money For Your College Education?

Preparing for a scholarship is usually an experience that is difficult to forget. From searching for the right program, filling out the paperwork, and passing the interview-- those are events you worked hard for. However, preparing for a scholarship today can be as easy as entering your name on a certain form, dropping it in a box or sending it to a sponsor, and he or she will go through all of the entries and as easy as that, select a new scholar.

Author: Anne Jones
Date: Jan 22, 2010 - 7:28:31 PM

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Preparing for a scholarship is usually an experience that is difficult to forget. From searching for the right program, filling out the paperwork, and passing the interview-- those are events you worked hard for. However, preparing for a scholarship today can be as easy as entering your name on a certain form, dropping it in a box or sending it to a sponsor, and he or she will go through all of the entries and as easy as that, select a new scholar. Don't believe it? Well, new methods have been popping up lately and these types of scholarship procedures are getting lots of attention.

Is it legal?

In case you were wondering, most programs that are giving money away for college are legal. There are companies that are making it easier for everyone to become a scholar. Instead of applying for a college scholarship, you can win money for college instead.

Are these considered scholarships or prizes?

Basically, these are prizes and at the same time, scholarships. Instead of a cash prize, you win money for college; in a way, it is also considered a scholarship award.

Where do I find these types of programs?

A lot of private companies are providing these programs-- the most common are those that sell baby products. Back in the day, giving away scholarship prizes were a thing for diaper companies. Today, other companies (even those that don't sell baby products), non-government offices, and federal offices are providing students with a chance to attend college without having to undergo an entrance exam. Anyone of any age can join these types of programs, unless stated otherwise by the sponsors.

Do I get to decide which school to go to when I win the prize?

Most companies or sponsors allow their winners to pick their desired university provided that the tuition fee for the year or so does not exceed the award prize. If it does, you might have to pay for the exceeding amount. That might not be your idea of a scholarship; hence, you need to find a school that is affordable and at the same time, reputable.

If you win money for college instead of applying for a scholarship for it, you are one lucky person. Instead of going through the rigorous task of preparing your documents, all you had to do was to drop a piece of paper into a box. How convenient!

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