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Author: Eleanna Garcia

STEM Scholarships for Minorities

LAST UPDATED Sep 5, 2024
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Scholarships play an important role in promoting equity and inclusion in higher education. When scholarships are awarded, they help alleviate the financial burden of college and make it feasible for students to pursue their academic dreams without being overshadowed by the looming threat of student debt. Whether you’re a senior in high school or continuing your undergrad or graduate studies, check out these STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) scholarships for minorities.

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Finding Local Scholarships: Tips for High School Seniors

LAST UPDATED Aug 6, 2024
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships

While national scholarships are an important part of your scholarship search, it’s also extremely important to prioritize local scholarships. These are scholarships that are specific to your high school, city, or county. 

The reason why is that you’re more likely to win local scholarships because fewer students apply. Some national scholarships receive tens of thousands of applications each year. Some local scholarships might only receive a few dozen (if that)!

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Counselors: Why You Should List Your Local Scholarships on Going Merry

LAST UPDATED Jul 16, 2024
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Counselor

Going Merry is a free scholarship-matching platform. We make it easier for students to find and apply for scholarships and simpler for scholarship providers to create and manage them. Going Merry also provides financial aid resources for students, parents, and counselors. Our mission is to give every student truly equal access to life-changing education. 

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26 National Scholarships for High School Seniors in 2025

LAST UPDATED Feb 18, 2025
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

Campus tours, college applications, financial aid award letters, work-study, student loans. There’s so much to think about before you graduate and prep for your new journey as a college student. It can be hard to find time to search for and apply for scholarships. Let Going Merry do the heavy lifting for you! You’ve likely heard us emphasize the importance of applying for local scholarships but there are many big-name foundations and companies you’ve also heard of that award students hundreds and thousands of dollars every year.

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Scholarships for Pre-Med Students in 2025  🩺

LAST UPDATED Jun 11, 2025
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Medical and healthcare students know all too well that the study of health and healing comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re a high school senior or current undergrad getting ready to dedicate yourself to this career, don’t let the potential cost of a degree in the healthcare industry deter you – we have good news! First, students pursuing a career in the healthcare field can also look forward to a lot of employment opportunities upon graduation. And second, there are many scholarships for pre-med students to help you along the way. Check out the list below to get started!

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12 Summer Scholarships for Nursing Students 🧑‍⚕

LAST UPDATED May 13, 2025
Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

Good news for nursing students: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for registered nurses is expected to grow by 6% between 2022 and 2032. Whether you’re just starting school or you’re continuing your educational journey, know there are many scholarships for nursing students. Apply for these scholarships to help pay for your nursing degree!

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