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It's Scholarship Applications Time - It’s a new year, and that means new scholarships for returning and soon-to-be new college students. This year, more than $50 billion will be given away in scholarships, and deadlines are rapidly approaching. Check out this list of high school and college scholarships, which can be used for tuition, room and board, books and more. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters)

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The Tom Joyner Foundation 'Full Ride' Scholarship - This full scholarship is awarded to one student who will attend a historically Black college and university (HBCU). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 and/or above and an SAT score of 2100 or higher. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 17. Visit the Tom Joyner Foundation here for more details. (Photo: The Tom Joyner Foundation)

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The Burger King Scholars Program - Annually, this program awards more than $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 high-school seniors who are looking to start college the following year. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 10. Visit here to learn more about qualifications and to apply.  (Photo: Burger King McLamore Foundation)

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The Bill Gates Millennium Scholars Program - If you have a 3.3 GPA and have a strong interest in leadership and community service, then the Gates Millennium Scholarship is for you. Keep in mind the scholarship is renewable and can be used for two-year, four-year and graduate college education. The deadline is Jan. 15. For more information, click here.(Photo: Gates Millenium Scholars/Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation)

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The Ron Brown Scholar Program - This scholarship is designed for African-American students who excel academically, have exceptional leadership skills and are dedicated to community service. The application deadline is Jan. 9. Learn more and apply now here.(Photo: Ron Brown Scholar Scholar Fund)

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The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program - This program is designed for high school juniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their communities. The deadline is January 11. To learn more about eligibility or to apply visit here.(Photo: Discover Financial Services)

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The National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) - If you are currently enrolled in law school, then this is a great scholarship opportunity for you. Each year the National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) provides four different scholarships to first-, second-, third- and fourth-year law students. The deadline is Jan. 21. To apply and find the scholarship that is right for you visit here. (Photo: National Black Law Students Association)

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships (RMHC) - This program awards four types of scholarships to eligible high school students with high academic performance and community service as well as financial need. Apply by Jan. 21. For information, visit here.(Photo: Ronald McDonald House Charities)

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The Talbots Scholarship Program - This scholarship is dedicated to helping women who have graduated from high school or received their GEDs within in the past 10 years or less and who want to go back to school to earn their undergraduate degree. The deadline is Jan. 20. Visit here to apply.(Photo: Talbots Charitable Foundation)

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The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program - Open to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in the field of aeronautics, this renewable scholarship for U.S. citizens accepted into accredited colleges or universities. The deadline is Jan. 16. To apply, visit here.(Photo: NASA)