Federal scholarship board news

Here are some recent news and updates from the Federal Scholarship Board:

Recent News

  1. New Scholarship Program Launched: The Federal Scholarship Board has launched a new scholarship program for students pursuing higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program, called the "STEM Scholarship Initiative," will provide up to $10,000 in funding to eligible students.
  2. Increased Funding for Pell Grants: The Federal Scholarship Board has announced an increase in funding for Pell Grants, which provide financial assistance to undergraduate students. The increase will provide an additional $300 million in funding for the 2023-2024 academic year.
  3. New Online Application System: The Federal Scholarship Board has launched a new online application system for students applying for federal scholarships. The system, called the "Federal Scholarship Application Portal," allows students to apply for multiple scholarships with a single application.
  4. Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The Federal Scholarship Board has announced changes to the FAFSA, which is used to determine a student's eligibility for federal financial aid. The changes include a new question about a student's citizenship status and a revised question about a student's income.

Upcoming Deadlines

  1. National Merit Scholarship Deadline: The deadline to apply for the National Merit Scholarship is March 1, 2023.
  2. Federal Pell Grant Deadline: The deadline to apply for the Federal Pell Grant is June 30, 2023.
  3. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Deadline: The deadline to apply for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program is October 24, 2023.

Recent Awards and Recipients

  1. National Merit Scholarship Winners: The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the winners of the 2023 National Merit Scholarship. The winners will receive scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000.
  2. Federal Pell Grant Recipients: The Federal Scholarship Board has announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 Federal Pell Grant. The recipients will receive grants ranging from $600 to $6,195.
  3. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recipients: The National Science Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2023 Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The recipients will receive fellowships ranging from $34,000 to $42,000.

Tips and Resources

  1. FAFSA Tips: The Federal Scholarship Board has provided tips and resources to help students complete the FAFSA.
  2. Scholarship Search Engines: The Federal Scholarship Board has listed several scholarship search engines that students can use to find and apply for scholarships.
  3. Financial Aid Glossary: The Federal Scholarship Board has provided a financial aid glossary to help students understand the terms and concepts related to financial aid.

I hope this information is helpful!