subject: Free Christian Scholarships [print this page] Author: Hector Milla Author: Hector Milla
There is intense competition for scholarships. One way to improve your chances is by focusing on applying for those awards that apply to specific groups you belong to - for example, Christian scholarships. Generosity and helping others are key tenets of the Christian faith, and there are many people who want to help out young people who share their faith. Hector Milla Editor of the "Free Scholarships And Grants" website -- http://www.FreeScholarshipsAndGrants.org/free-online-scholarships-money -- pointed out; Christian scholarships basically come in two varieties. The first kind are individual financial awards given by individuals who have set up a bequest for prospective students. These endowments are sometimes awarded by boards of trustees who judge the merits based on whatever Christian values the scholarship requires. While these financial amounts vary widely - from the hundreds to the tens of thousands of dollars - they are all worth pursuing Your chances of getting a small, individual scholarship are actually pretty good if you apply carefully, long before the deadline approaches and with precise attention to the essay and application requirements. A little-known secret is that a great deal of these scholarships are never applied for, and the money goes unclaimed year after year. In some cases, if you apply, you will be the recipient - and even amounts as low as $250 can help pay for books and other necessities. The second kind of scholarship comes from Christian universities and institutions themselves. While these are often larger in value (either monetary or in some other form, such as housing) they are also much better advertised and eagerly sought after by hundreds of Christian candidates. You can still earn one of these scholarships by establishing a very thorough record of service and work with Christian organizations and charities. Combined with several glowing letters of recommendation from various church leaders, this kind of profile may be exactly what the institutions are looking for added H. Milla. Both types of scholarships are worth pursuing, and through good works your faith can help fund you on your path to your dreams. Further information about trusted and reputable sources for government grants by visiting; http://www.FreeScholarshipsAndGrants.org/free-online-scholarships-moneyAbout the Author:
Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.OpsRegs.com where you can see all his articles and press releases.
