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Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship will survive for at least another year – but it will not be able to cover this year’s increase in tuition costs at in-state public universities.

This week, Obama held a press conference to announce his intention toward reforming the public subsidy of student loans. Carrying on momentum begun in 2006 and in the midst of credit market disruptions, Obama’s plan would virtually eliminate the middle-man of private banking from the publicly backed part of the student loan market.

Some college scholarships and university endowment funds are sharing troubles with the banks and finance houses that invest money for colleges and provide cash for financial aid opportunities.

Summaries of some large scholarships with deadlines in April and May of 2009. Get money for college and enhance your resume as well with these well-known academic and service awards.