Scholarships What is a Scholarship? A scholarship is a form of financial assistance given to a student to help pay for their education. Scholarships are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Merit based Strong academic achievement civic contributions Need based Demonstrated financial need Performance based Participation in an activity or program Scholarship Sources & Information Scholarship Funding Sources Universities & Colleges Education related foundations Corporations & Employers Private & non-profit organizations Scholarship Opportunity Information Student Financial Assistance Office Education Services Center Professional associations Student organizations Non-profit organizations Online scholarship search engines How To Apply Application processes and deadlines vary by organization and opportunity. Contact the appropriate organization for specific instructions. Contact Information Student Financial Assistance 1001 Leadership Place Killeen, TX Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.