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Red Kite’s April Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s April Scholarship Spotlight

If the past few months have felt busy, you’re not alone, but April is a great time to reset and refocus. New scholarships are opening, deadlines are approaching, and there’s…
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Posted by Regan Blume March 26, 2026
Where Departments Hide the Funding
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Where Departments Hide the Funding

A Graduate Student’s Guide to Finding Overlooked Financial Support Graduate school funding doesn’t always show up in the obvious places. Many students start with major fellowships, federal aid, or external…
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Posted by Regan Blume March 17, 2026
Red Kite’s March Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s March Scholarship Spotlight

March is here which means longer days, a little more sunshine, and spring break plans starting to take shape. While everyone’s looking forward to a reset, scholarship deadlines don’t take…
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Posted by Regan Blume March 3, 2026
Scholarship Deadlines and Momentum: How to Make the Best Use of 1 Hour This Week
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Scholarship Deadlines and Momentum: How to Make the Best Use of 1 Hour This Week

Between classes, activities, and the pace of everyday life, staying on top of scholarships and financial aid can feel like one more thing competing for attention. But here’s the good…
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Posted by Regan Blume February 26, 2026
Red Kite’s February Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s February Scholarship Spotlight

February is a great month to keep scholarship momentum going! We pulled together a list of scholarships worth your time right now so you can spend less time scrolling and…
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Posted by Regan Blume January 29, 2026
Red Kite’s New Year Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s New Year Scholarship Spotlight

Winter break is for resting, recharging… and grabbing a few easy scholarship wins. This month’s spotlight features deadlines coming up at the end of December and throughout January, the highlighted…
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Posted by Regan Blume December 22, 2025
“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both
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“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both

The number one question we hear from parents during application season is, “How do we pay for college?” Between scholarships, grants, and financial aid offers, the language can get confusing…
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Posted by Regan Blume October 29, 2025
All About the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know
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All About the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know

For many families, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is both one of the most important and most confusing steps in the college journey. You may have heard…
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Posted by Regan Blume September 23, 2025
The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner
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The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner

Your student got accepted. The dorm is picked. The excitement is real. But as you start ordering bedding, reviewing the book list, and booking that plane ticket home for Thanksgiving,…
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Posted by Regan Blume July 2, 2025
What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA
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What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA

For many students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to essential financial assistance for college. But what happens if you find out you're not eligible?…
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Posted by Regan Blume February 14, 2025

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