2 answers
Tyrek
Student
Harrisonburg, Virginia
1
Question
Asked
312 views
What are the best scholarships to apply for? #Spring23
What are the best scholarships to apply for? #Spring23
Login to comment
2 answers
Karli Helm
Copywriter
15
Answers
San Francisco, California
Updated
Karli’s Answer
Give some of these sites a try. A lot of them let you type in specific demographic information like race, intended major, where you're from, if you're a first generation college student, etc.
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/best-scholarship-websites/
And here is an article that gives tips and tricks about getting scholarship and grant help. So many scholarships go unused each year - this breaks down how to track down scholarships you're highly likely to get.
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/unclaimed-scholarship-guide/#:~:text=Other%20ways%20to%20find%20unclaimed,organizations%20if%20they%20offer%20scholarships
Happy scholarship hunting!
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/best-scholarship-websites/
And here is an article that gives tips and tricks about getting scholarship and grant help. So many scholarships go unused each year - this breaks down how to track down scholarships you're highly likely to get.
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/unclaimed-scholarship-guide/#:~:text=Other%20ways%20to%20find%20unclaimed,organizations%20if%20they%20offer%20scholarships
Happy scholarship hunting!
Daniel Maynes
Credit Manager
187
Answers
Dallas, Texas
Updated
Daniel’s Answer
Hi Tyrek!
I would start looking for scholarships asap. Also, don't get discouraged if you do not get the first few scholarships that you apply for. After applying many times, I did not get my first scholarship until after the ninth try. If they were easy then everyone would be getting one! Also, many students go after the "big scholarships" but those are usually harder to obtain and get handed out far fewer times. My strategy was to get a handful of small to medium size scholarships that would add up to a large scholarship. Even though this is more work for you these small/medium size scholarships are usually easier and universities/donors hand them out more frequently.
I know it can be frustrating at times but you can do it and remember to keep moving forward!
I would start looking for scholarships asap. Also, don't get discouraged if you do not get the first few scholarships that you apply for. After applying many times, I did not get my first scholarship until after the ninth try. If they were easy then everyone would be getting one! Also, many students go after the "big scholarships" but those are usually harder to obtain and get handed out far fewer times. My strategy was to get a handful of small to medium size scholarships that would add up to a large scholarship. Even though this is more work for you these small/medium size scholarships are usually easier and universities/donors hand them out more frequently.
I know it can be frustrating at times but you can do it and remember to keep moving forward!