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High school sophomores and above, including college and graduate students, may enter Cedar Education Lending's Because College is Expensive Scholarship random drawing.
One winner receives $500 per cycle. Four deadlines occur each year on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, with a winner chosen by the 15th of the following month.
Complete the online entry form to apply.
The Because College is Expensive Scholarship awards $500.
September 30, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; Undergraduate; Graduate; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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