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<p><span class="dropcap">C</span>ontrary to popular belief, you don&#8217;t have to wait until your senior year of high school to start applying for scholarships. You can start in your sophomore or junior year, or even earlier. It&#8217;s best to start the process a year in advance. However, if you start late, don&#8217;t despair. There are scholarships available for everyone, even adult learners, who are over 25.</p>
<p>Scholarship deadlines are year round, and awards are given at different times throughout the year. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so if you miss one, don&#8217;t give up. Try another, or re-apply for the same scholarship the following year. The key is consistency.</p>
<p><strong>There are three main seasons when it comes to scholarships: spring, summer and fall.</strong></p>
<h2>Let&#8217;s review each one to help you determine the best time to apply for scholarships.</h2>
<h3>Spring scholarship season: January through May</h3>
<p>January through May is a busy time for scholarship searches, applications and submissions. The scholarship deadline for a lot of these scholarships is March. Awards are often disbursed later that school year, just in time for fall classes.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re applying for these scholarships, be prepared to have your FAFSA completed, as well as any essays you&#8217;ve written.</p>
<h3>Summer scholarship season: June through July</h3>
<p>The summer season is from June and July. There aren&#8217;t a lot of scholarships during this time of year.</p>
<p>However, with less time in school, you may have more time to focus on your applications. Scholarships in the summer may prove more beneficial with less applicants to contend with.</p>
<h3>Fall scholarship season: August through December</h3>
<p>Fall scholarships are typically from August through December. They cater to incoming students the following year. There are two major deadlines for these scholarships: October and December. You&#8217;ll want to prepare for these deadlines ahead of time.</p>
<p>Scholarship awards are disbursed around late summer/early fall of the following year.</p>
<h3>Other scholarship deadlines.</h3>
<p>Non-traditional scholarships, such as those offered by your local community, religious organization, or state may have different deadlines. Sometimes, you automatically qualify because you&#8217;re a member or resident. In other cases, you have to plan your application by the given deadline.</p>
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