Federal government scholarship news

Here are some recent news and updates on federal government scholarships:

Recent Scholarship Announcements:

  1. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): The NSF has announced the 2023 GRFP competition, which provides funding to graduate students pursuing research-based degrees in STEM fields.
  2. Department of Education's Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program: The Department of Education has announced the 2023-2024 TEACH Grant application cycle, which provides funding to students pursuing careers in teaching.
  3. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Research Training Program (URTP): The NIH has announced the 2023 URTP competition, which provides funding to undergraduate students pursuing research in the biomedical sciences.

Changes to Existing Scholarship Programs:

  1. Pell Grant Program: The Department of Education has announced changes to the Pell Grant program, including an increase in the maximum award amount for the 2023-2024 academic year.
  2. Federal Work-Study Program: The Department of Education has announced changes to the Federal Work-Study program, including an increase in the maximum award amount for the 2023-2024 academic year.

New Scholarship Initiatives:

  1. The White House's "My Brother's Keeper" Scholarship Initiative: The White House has launched a new scholarship initiative aimed at supporting young men of color in pursuing higher education.
  2. The Department of Defense's (DoD) STEM Scholarship Program: The DoD has announced a new scholarship program aimed at supporting students pursuing STEM degrees and careers.

Scholarship Deadlines:

  1. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Scholarship Deadline: The NMSC has announced a deadline of November 1, 2023, for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship competition.
  2. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Deadline: The NSF has announced a deadline of October 25, 2023, for the 2024 GRFP competition.

Scholarship Tips and Resources:

  1. Federal Student Aid (FSA) Website: The FSA website provides information on federal student aid programs, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
  2. Scholarship Search Engines: Websites such as Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Niche provide resources and search engines for finding and applying to scholarships.
  3. College and University Websites: Many colleges and universities offer their own scholarship programs and resources, so be sure to check with your institution's website for more information.

I hope this information is helpful!