Scholarships for Physics Majors - Joe's Story

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Joe, an international student at Virginia Tech majoring in physics and minoring in astronomy, is seeking financial assistance for his tuition, which amounts to approximately $19,000 per year. He is facing financial difficulties due to the deteriorating economic situation in Lebanon, which is impacting his father's ability to support him. Joe dreams of completing his bachelor's degree and pursuing graduate studies in astrophysics. He is asking for help in finding scholarships and has received suggestions to explore his university's scholarship offerings and websites like fastweb.com for additional opportunities.
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hello everyone;

my name is joe
i am a student in Virginia tech in blacksburg, VA
i am international and a physics major and an astronomy minor.
My father is supporting me for my tuitions and I'm paying approximately 19000$ per year only for tuitions.
The economical situation in lebanon - where I'm from - is very going down now, and it is even hard on my fahter to afford my life here.
I'm looking for help in my tuitions if anyone is able to or of you can direct me to some scholarships websites.
I really need help.

My dream:
to finish my bachelor in physics and get my minor in astronomy and then go for graduate school for astrophysics.

I would really appreciate it if SOMEONE is really interested in helping me.
I've got the balls but i need a push.
Thanks
Joe
 
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Hey you guys beat Louisville.

Check your own university out for scholarships, I'm sure they have some. You can also check... uhm... fastweb.com for scholarships
 
thanks Pengwuino
that was helpful :)
any other volunteers? :)
joe
 

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