This volume provides up-to-date information on more than 1.6 million privately funded awards worth over 10 billion dollars available to college students. It contains approximately 3,500 profiles of awards based on academic fields and career goals, ethnic heritage, talent, employment experience, military service, and other categories of private funding. Includes information on award amounts, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, contact information, and more. Indexes allow students to search for awards by criteria like academic fields/career goals, sponsoring organizations, employment/volunteer experience, military service, nationality/ethnic heritage, corporate or religious affiliation, talent/interest area, and location of study. A Quick-reference chart lists programs offering awards ranging from $50 to $15,000. Includes tips for winning scholarships, including minority scholarships, using social media to help pay for college, searching for/finding awards, and more.