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Do you have an exceptional skill such as playing an instrument, writing, acting, sports, singing, playing chess or any other discipline? If so, you may be able to find scholarships to help finance your education through the use of your unique and amazing skill set.

From the School

Upon admission, some schools will invite you to audition for or compete for specialized scholarships based on talent. If you had to audition for or test into a program in your school, they may automatically select the most talented or highest scorers to receive a scholarship. In addition, many selected to play for a college sports team may be automatically offered a scholarship when they sign on to play for the school. If not, you may be able to compete for a scholarship through a talent-based audition or competition such as an essay contest. Contact your school for more information regarding merit-based scholarships.   Click here to use your skills to fund your education.

Private Funders

Many endowment funds were created just for the purpose of financing students on the basis of their merit. Those trying for these scholarships must follow the guidelines for each specific scholarship, however many will ask for students to audition, submit video tapes, portfolios or demonstrated evidence of superior skill in a discipline. Each endowment fund will have very different criteria, so find out information from each endowment to get their guidelines.  Click here to make a precious investment in your education.

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