<p>I feel bad that my parents are going to pay for my college education, so I'm looking to apply to some scholarships that are not need based. Do they exist?</p>
<p>Some schools have guaranteed merit aid. This is based on your GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The University of Alabama has some really nice merit scholarships.</p>
<p>I see from another post that you are an Intl. applicant, this is important information to include whenever asking a FA/scholarship question, as the opportunities are often different for Intl. students.</p>
<p>It looks like you’re looking for private scholarships to help pay for your college costs. That’s not likely going to happen unless you find some scholarships in your own country.</p>
<p>If you want merit scholarships, you should apply to the schools that give them.</p>
<p>However, if your parents are happy to pay full freight, then you’re fine.</p>
<p>Yea. U can look online or ask counselors at your school for some</p>
<p>Most private and public universities in America court foreign applicants, because they want full pays.
There isn’t that much money for American citizens, and even less for internationals.</p>
<p>Sweetie, it is good that you are thinking of your parents. And, if going to a US College is going to beggar them, then you are right to search out as many other options as possible. </p>
<p>However – if your parents are blessed with money and are happy to send you to college, then take that offer with words of profound thanks – and leave scholarships for those who lack your family blessings. Don’t take an opportunity from another student just because you “feel bad” around your parents. </p>
<p>Even better, pick a path forward for yourself that is an affordable one (not the deluxe package). Your parents will not beggar themselves and you will know that you did your part to be reasonable AND successful.</p>
<p>Olymom,</p>
<p>I beg to differ. Merit based scholarships are based on merit and nothing else. If a child works hard to deserve one, he should not feel guilty for getting one even if his/her parents can afford to send that child to college.</p>
<p>After all, merit-based scholarships are not a welfare line. Those, who’s parents do not have means to pay for their education, are welcome to apply for need-based scholarships and grants (some of which are paid by parents of full pay students through tax money).</p>
<p>Lerkin I wish CC had a like button :-)</p>