Scholarship Searches
Online Search Sites
Students can find numerous scholarship opportunities online. There are very good websites that collect long lists of scholarships. Most of these sites allow students to personalize searches from these lists. Students can enter academic and personal information to find scholarships that work specifically for them. Most have direct links to the scholarship websites and allow students to apply right on line.
The following is a list of good scholarship search websites:
fastweb.com
studentaid.ed.gov/scholarship
studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/scholarship
finaid.org
scholarships.com
scholarshipexperts.com
cappex.com
collegeboard.com/pay
ihaveaplaniowa.gov
Students can also conduct a "Google" search for scholarships. Start with a general search such as, "scholarships to pay for college." Continue to refine your search. For example, "scholarships for students who want to be teachers" or "scholarships for students with learning disabilities."
There are all types of scholarships out there. You just have to find them. The internet has made this much easier. This being said, please watch out for scams! DO NOT pay for scholarship help or any college planning of any kind. There are numerous FREE services available. Please feel free to contact the guidance office for help.