Scholarships to help buy a laptop?

I’m in need of a new laptop for college, and I'm tight on funds. Are there any scholarships specifically for students to buy laptops or other technology? Thanks for any info!

Sure, there are scholarships available specifically for students who need help with purchasing laptops or other technology. Here are a few examples:

1. Laptops for Students Scholarship: This scholarship is open to full-time college students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. They provide selected recipients with a laptop to use during their college career.

2. ConnectEd Grant: This grant provides students with a laptop based on financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5. To apply, you'll need to submit an application along with a personal statement describing why you need a laptop for your educational journey.

3. E-waste Scholarship: This scholarship, offered by Digital Responsibility, aims to promote awareness about electronic waste. To apply, you need to write a short essay about the topic and winners receive a financial award that can be used to purchase a laptop or other technology.

4. Oportun Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and commitment to community service. The scholarship amount can be applied to not only tuition but also for technology expenses such as purchasing a laptop.

Keep in mind that laptop or tech-specific scholarships might be less common, but you can certainly still apply for general scholarships and use the award money to buy the laptop you need. Be sure to check with your college's financial aid office as they might have information on additional local or campus-specific scholarships which could be used towards technology expenses.

Lastly, some colleges and universities also have programs to help students access technology, like laptop lending or leasing programs. Reach out to your school's technology or library department to see if they have any resources available for you. Good luck!