<p>When you applied for your scholarship they asked for other scholarships already awarded. My award was not the full 25000 due to other scholarships, many but not all of them one time gifts. </p>
<p>Each school has a maximum amount they value your education. Ours is about 3000 higher than what is published for costs. </p>
<p>The Buick Scholarship takes a look at what the maximum cost is for your school – that number they commit to value the education in your financial aid package. You can earn UP TO whatever that number is that the school determines. </p>
<p>If you have NO OTHER scholarship money, and your school costs 25000.00 to attend, then you will get the full 25000. If you have 5000.00 in scholarship money, then your award is reduced. It can be readjusted in following years.</p>
<p>In my case, I had a few one time scholarships that were substantial - freshman year only things. So I am told my scholarship will go up.</p>
<p>It removed ALL my work study and loans.</p>