If you are an African American high school student hoping to attend college next year, start searching now for all college scholarships that are available to you. As the long lazy days of summer end during mid August, and the trees start showing hues of red and gold, your thoughts should be turning back towards the upcoming school year.

Tuition costs increase every year and private student loan sources are drying up, due to the current credit tightening by many lenders. High School seniors need to start preparing now if they hope to win college scholarship money for next fall. Many scholarship applications are now available online for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Scholarships Just for African American Students

There are many sources of free money for college earmarked just for black students. These scholarship programs have varying eligibility requirements and typically make awards from $500 to $10,000, or more, per semester or academic year. Some scholarships are based on merit, financial need or both. Read the rest of this entry »Read the rest of this entry »