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NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November is National Scholarship Month, an ideal time for students and families to explore scholarship opportunities. The key is knowing where to find them, and when, and how to apply. While research from Sallie Mae and Ipsos confirms 64% of families used scholarships to pay for higher education, millions of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed every year. In addition, misconceptions about scholarships persist. More than half (52%) of families believe scholarships.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of Veterans Day, The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $50,000 grant to Folds of Honor, reinforcing its commitment to military servicemembers and their families. The grant will specifically support scholarships for the children and families of fallen and disabled military servicemembers. “Sallie Mae's continued support of our scholarship program provides a pathway to higher education for servicemembers' families, helping them build the kind of futures the.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of National Scholarship Month, Sallie Mae today announced the newest recipients of its Bridging the Dream Scholarship. This year, 40 outstanding high school students from across the country, who excelled both inside and outside the classroom—and demonstrated financial need—were awarded a $10,000 scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Thirty of this year's recipients are attending Historically Black.» Mehr auf businesswire.com