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Scholarships What are scholarships Scholarships are one of the most attractive forms of financial aid because they are a

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问题                         Scholarships
    What are scholarships
    Scholarships are one of the most attractive forms of financial aid because they are available to anyone and you don’ t have to pay them back! Scholarships are also a missed opportunity for many students.Most students don’t realize there are scholarships available to them that could finance a significant portion of their education. It takes some time and energy to find and apply for scholarships, but the hard work will most likely pay off. To some students and parents, the word "scholarship" is just another one of those confusing college terms: student bans, tuition and fees, grants(助学金), and work study. Little do they realize that knowing more about the scholarship process could save them thousands of dollars when trying to cover the cost of their education.
    Scholarships come in a variety of forms, but are generally considered to be "free money" for college. Unlike loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid to the scholarship provider. Some scholarships are awarded directly to the student in the form of a check, while other scholarships are written out to the student’s college or university. Several different types of providers issue scholarships: clubs and organizations, charitable foundations(慈善资金会), businesses, schools, universities, government agencies, and others. How do students find scholarships?
    Finding scholarships can be a very time-consuming process. Some students choose to look through pages and pages of award information in scholarship books or in files found at local libraries. But other students use reputable and accurate scholarship search services on the Internet to save time in the searching process. Using online resources is a good idea if the website offers updated, current data and some type of quality matching technology. Students can also ask their high school guidance counselors about any local or state awards that they may qualify for, and should be sure to contact the financial aid office at the college or university they plan to attend to learn if they qualify for any awards provided by the school. Finally, students should ask their parents and friends to be on "scholarship alert" for them, always checking local newspapers and bulletin boards for local scholarship listings(清单).
Who can get a scholarship
    The answer is quite simple, really. Every student who plans to attend an institution of higher education should search for and apply for scholarships. This applies to all students, including highschool students, non-traditional Students, current college students, graduate students, etc. It is a common misconception (误解) that scholarships arc only for straight(整齐的) A students. In reality, there are all types of scholarships for all types of students, including those with less than perfect academic records. Some scholarships are for athletes; others are for students planning to study in particular fields; and others for community service. Some scholarship providers just want to reward students for living in a certain city or state! Students also mistakenly believe that only college-bound high school seniors can apply for awards. Scholarships are available for all levels of college study, from freshman undergrads to graduate and PhD students.
    Now, some students have ideas about why they won’t get scholarships. They think that there are no scholarships out there for students with less than outstanding grade point averages or with poor standardized test scores. They claim that their parents make too much money or that they won’ t be attending " non-traditional colleges." They say that they are not minority students and aren’t enrolled in a lot of extracurricular(课外活动)activities or involved in their communities. They even argue that they are not planning to attend college immediately after graduation, and so they won’t be eligible(符合条件的)for any scholarship funding at all. The list of reasons goes on and on...
    Although some of these reasons may sound pretty reasonable and you have probably heard at least one of them before (maybe even inside your own head) , they are false! Not every scholarship provider is looking for an academically gifted or actively involved student. Many scholarships are not based on financial need or minority status. There are scholarships available to students who want to attend nontraditional schools, like cosmetology (美容) schools, modeling academies (建模学院), technical institutions,etc. And if you want to take a break between high school and college, do so... you will still be able to find scholarships for non-traditional, returning students when you are ready to return to school (just be sure to go back, okay?).
    College students (and future college students) take note: don’t exclude yourself out before you start searching for scholarships. Scholarships are out there in all shapes and sizes to help you pay for college, and the only real reason you won’ t get any is if you decide not to search and apply for them.
The benefit of private scholarships
    Most students can figure out how to get the scholarships offered by the institutions they attend, but they may not be aware of the existence of many private scholarships. Offered by thousands of organizations, private scholarships are a significant way to fund education. The advantage is freedom: Private scholarships allow students to select their own educational institutions. Private scholarship awards are somewhat like cash. Students combine them, mix them, and use them for whatever purposes they have. Private scholarships are not restricted to academics either. There are a wealth of scholarship dollars    available for athletes, minorities, the disabled, and students involved in community service, just to name a few.
    The sheer number of private scholarships can be a mixed blessing. Accessing and researching millions of scholarships can be a hard task, especially when students have to look through scholarship books, library files, newspapers notices, and bulletin beard postings. Even some high school guidance offices and financial aid offices are difficult to navigate through when searching for scholarship programs to apply for. But scholarship search services are available online to help students and parents sort through the excess of available awards, like Scholarship Experts. com, which has an award database with over 2.4 million scholarships worth over $15 billion. A lawful scholarship search service invites students to fill out a detailed profile then electronically matches qualifications and interests with the current scholarships listed in their database.
    Essentially, reputable and accurate scholarship search services can save you time during the research period when hunting for scholarships, but the accompanying application paperwork will have to be handled by the students and/or parents themselves. It is a fact of life that private scholarships will have qualifying forms to fill out. But if someone is going to give you thousands of dollars, that someone usually wants a bit of information from you first. Perhaps the forms seem troublesome, but students who take the time to complete them may just qualify for enough scholarships to put a sizeable dent in that tuition bill each semester. Remember, don’t be discouraged by the paperwork; keep the rewards of a college or graduate school education foremost (首要的) in your mind.
Searching for scholarships information on the Internet is a better way than reading award information in scholarship book in the local libraries since the online information is more updated, accurate and reliable.
选项 A、Y
B、N
C、NG
答案C
解析 文中第一个小标题讲述的是如何寻找奖学金信息。可以在当地图书馆一页一页地查找有关奖学金的书或文件资料。有的学生也可以在因特网上利用著名的、准确的奖学金搜索引擎查找，可以节省时间，但要确保信息是最新的。文章并没有说网上的搜索方法比在图书馆书上查找的信息更好。
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