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Scholarships and Grants

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What is the primary purpose of scholarships and grants?

  1. To provide financial assistance to students

  2. To promote research and innovation

  3. To fund educational institutions

  4. To support cultural and artistic endeavors

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scholarships and grants are primarily intended to provide financial assistance to students in order to help them pursue their educational goals.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of scholarship?

  1. Academic scholarships

  2. Athletic scholarships

  3. Need-based scholarships

  4. Diversity scholarships

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are not typically considered a type of scholarship, as they are awarded based on athletic ability rather than academic merit or financial need.

What is the main difference between a scholarship and a grant?

  1. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, while grants are awarded based on financial need.

  2. Scholarships are typically awarded to undergraduate students, while grants are typically awarded to graduate students.

  3. Scholarships are awarded by educational institutions, while grants are awarded by government agencies or private organizations.

  4. Scholarships do not need to be repaid, while grants do.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main difference between a scholarship and a grant is that scholarships do not need to be repaid, while grants typically do.

Which of the following is NOT a common source of scholarships and grants?

  1. Government agencies

  2. Educational institutions

  3. Private organizations

  4. Employers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employers are not typically a common source of scholarships and grants, as they typically provide financial assistance to their employees in the form of tuition reimbursement or professional development funds.

What is the FAFSA?

  1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid

  2. Federal Application for Student Financial Aid

  3. Free Application for Student Financial Aid

  4. Federal Application for Federal Student Aid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is used to determine a student's eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants and scholarships.

What is the Pell Grant?

  1. A federal grant for undergraduate students

  2. A state grant for graduate students

  3. A private grant for international students

  4. A scholarship for students with disabilities

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pell Grant is a federal grant that is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.

What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

  1. A national scholarship program for high school students

  2. A state scholarship program for college students

  3. A private scholarship program for graduate students

  4. A scholarship program for students with disabilities

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a national scholarship program that is awarded to high school students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.

What is the Rhodes Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for international students to study at Oxford University

  2. A scholarship for American students to study at Cambridge University

  3. A scholarship for British students to study at Harvard University

  4. A scholarship for Australian students to study at the University of Melbourne

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rhodes Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to international students to study at Oxford University.

What is the Fulbright Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for American students to study abroad

  2. A scholarship for international students to study in the United States

  3. A scholarship for students with disabilities to study at any university

  4. A scholarship for students from developing countries to study in developed countries

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fulbright Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to American students to study abroad.

What is the Gates Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for students from low-income families to attend college

  2. A scholarship for students with disabilities to attend college

  3. A scholarship for students from rural areas to attend college

  4. A scholarship for students from minority groups to attend college

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gates Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to students from low-income families to attend college.

What is the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for students who demonstrate leadership and community service

  2. A scholarship for students who demonstrate academic excellence

  3. A scholarship for students who demonstrate financial need

  4. A scholarship for students who demonstrate athletic ability

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to students who demonstrate leadership and community service.

What is the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for students who have overcome adversity

  2. A scholarship for students who demonstrate academic excellence

  3. A scholarship for students who demonstrate financial need

  4. A scholarship for students who demonstrate athletic ability

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to students who have overcome adversity.

What is the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for students who demonstrate academic excellence

  2. A scholarship for students who demonstrate financial need

  3. A scholarship for students who demonstrate leadership and community service

  4. A scholarship for students who have overcome adversity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence.

What is the Posse Foundation Scholarship?

  1. A scholarship for students from urban areas to attend college

  2. A scholarship for students from rural areas to attend college

  3. A scholarship for students from low-income families to attend college

  4. A scholarship for students from minority groups to attend college

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Posse Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded to students from urban areas to attend college.

What is the QuestBridge National College Match?

  1. A program that matches high-achieving students from low-income families with full scholarships to top colleges

  2. A program that matches high-achieving students from rural areas with full scholarships to top colleges

  3. A program that matches high-achieving students from minority groups with full scholarships to top colleges

  4. A program that matches high-achieving students with disabilities with full scholarships to top colleges

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The QuestBridge National College Match is a program that matches high-achieving students from low-income families with full scholarships to top colleges.

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