3) Robert Shumake Scholarship Relays And Other Scholarship Opportunities

The most well-known type of scholarship is the academic scholarship where applicants must meet the requirements of the sponsor

. Those who apply for an academic scholarship are highly proficient and maintain good grades.

Also well-known is the athletic scholarship for applicants who possess athletic talent. Since there are so many applicants for this type of scholarship, competition is high.

The annual Robert Shumake Scholarship Relays takes place in Detroit, usually around the last Saturday in April. This is the largest independently sponsored High School track meet in Michigan and they have received strong political and community support from political leaders in Detroit and Pontiac. Prizes, trophies and scholarships are awarded to students for academic achievement and athletic abilities.

Colleges and universities offer both academic and athletic scholarships. There are many other types of scholarships available to those who cannot afford to go to college.

Institutional scholarships are offered by sponsors who are committed to providing students with opportunities to go to college. There are institutions that grant scholarships to minorities, women and disabled people. There are those who offer free education based on a specific field of training such as business, law, science, or medicine.

Large corporations offer scholarships to provide free education for students. Quite often, students who use these scholarships to earn a degree are offered jobs with the corporation that provided the grant.

Institutions also include local government agencies that also provide scholarship opportunities and offer jobs to those who get a degree. Also included in institutional scholarships are those from unions who offer grants to their members children.

There are scholarship opportunities available for almost everyone who wants to go to college. One must do their research to find these opportunities and apply for them. Look on the internet for scholarships that meet your criteria. Ask people you work with, members of your church or community group if you belong to one.

This information is provided by Robert Shumake, founder of the Robert Shumake Scholarship Relays. Mr. Shumake is a businessman in Detroit who donates a portion of his proceeds to the Scholarship Relays, an annual track and field event where students compete for athletic and academic scholarships. Learn more at http://www.shumakerelays.com

by: Robert Shumake

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