With the rising cost of college in the United States, you can’t sleep on scholarships. This week, Yanely Espinal chats with Youssef Hasweh, a scholarship wiz who got a full ride to University of Chicago, about finding the right scholarships for you, keeping those applications and deadlines organized, and understanding what “full ride” really means.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into scholarships.

Find more from Hasweh at Youssef University.
Check out this Forbes list of the “9 Best Scholarship Websites and Search Engines.”
Consult this handy guide of mistakes students make when applying for scholarships and how to avoid them.
There’s also this U.S. News & World Report how-to guide to help you find and apply for scholarships.

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