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How do you find scholorships?
what websites should I start looking at?
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Many colleges and universities have foundations that offer scholarship opportunities that you can apply for.
I would go to the website of the university of college that you wish to attend and enter "scholarships" into the institutions search engine, and see where it directs you.
Many colleges have scholarships based on majors, first generation student status, ethnicity, future occupation, and other categories you might qualify to apply for.
I would go to the website of the university of college that you wish to attend and enter "scholarships" into the institutions search engine, and see where it directs you.
Many colleges have scholarships based on majors, first generation student status, ethnicity, future occupation, and other categories you might qualify to apply for.
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Ella if you have access to guidance counselors or financial aid officers at your school, ask them for help finding scholarships. That’s what they’re there for! There are all kinds of Educational Opportunity Programs out there—like the Federal TRIO Programs that help students from disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation college students and others. Your school should be able to give you more information about similar programs, or you can research them on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Research organizations in your field of interest.
If you know you want to major in engineering, spend some time researching the college scholarships offered by NASA, the American Society of Naval Engineers, or whatever organization is most related to the specific type of engineering you’re interested in. Going to school for culinary arts? The National Restaurant Association, American Culinary Federation, and plenty of other organizations like those want to pay for talented students in that field to hone their skills.
I would recommendation you start your search with local scholarships, since these awards are often less competitive. But it's still important to sign up for a few national scholarship databases below.
Hope this is helpful Ella
FastWeb.com is one of the best-known sites for scholarships. You can search for available scholarships, but you can also create a student profile. The site will send you scholarships that match your information.
Scholarships.com is a database of over 3.7 million scholarships and grants. You can create a profile and get matched to potential opportunities from colleges, private companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
CareerOneStop.com is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop aims to give people the resources, assessments, and advice necessary to find jobs. The website also features a database of over 8,000 scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, vocational, and professional development programs.
Scholarship America.com strives to break down the barriers that keep students from accessing the financial aid they need to be able to afford higher education. To date, the organization has provided $4.5 billion in scholarships to 2.8 million recipients. Students can browse available scholarships, filtering the results by state.
Bold.org allows individuals and companies to create scholarship and grant opportunities. Those looking for free money for college can create a profile to customize their search or use the search tool to explore by keyword. Some popular search terms include: scholarships for women, scholarships for high school seniors, scholarships for hispanic students, scholarships for nursing students, graduate school scholarships and merit-based scholarships.
Research organizations in your field of interest.
If you know you want to major in engineering, spend some time researching the college scholarships offered by NASA, the American Society of Naval Engineers, or whatever organization is most related to the specific type of engineering you’re interested in. Going to school for culinary arts? The National Restaurant Association, American Culinary Federation, and plenty of other organizations like those want to pay for talented students in that field to hone their skills.
I would recommendation you start your search with local scholarships, since these awards are often less competitive. But it's still important to sign up for a few national scholarship databases below.
Hope this is helpful Ella
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Shar’s Answer
To find scholarships, you can follow these steps:
Online Search: Use scholarship search engines and websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Cappex to search for scholarships based on your interests, field of study, and other criteria.
College/University Websites: Check the websites of the colleges or universities you're interested in attending, as they often offer scholarships specific to their institution.
Financial Aid Office: Contact the financial aid office of the schools you're applying to for information about scholarships available to their students. (Fill out FAFSA please)
Professional Organizations: Many professional associations and organizations offer scholarships for students pursuing specific careers or fields.
Local Sources: Check with local community organizations, businesses, and foundations for scholarships available in your area.
High School Counselor : Consult your high school counselor for guidance and information about scholarships available to students in your school.
Online Search: Use scholarship search engines and websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Cappex to search for scholarships based on your interests, field of study, and other criteria.
College/University Websites: Check the websites of the colleges or universities you're interested in attending, as they often offer scholarships specific to their institution.
Financial Aid Office: Contact the financial aid office of the schools you're applying to for information about scholarships available to their students. (Fill out FAFSA please)
Professional Organizations: Many professional associations and organizations offer scholarships for students pursuing specific careers or fields.
Local Sources: Check with local community organizations, businesses, and foundations for scholarships available in your area.
High School Counselor : Consult your high school counselor for guidance and information about scholarships available to students in your school.
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DaSabria’s Answer
Terrific inquiry! There's a world of scholarships out there, just waiting for you to discover them, and I'm here to guide you on this journey! Your dream school may have a treasure trove of scholarships, and you can unearth them by visiting the financial aid section of the college's website. From my own experience, I can tell you that local scholarships can be a goldmine.
Your high school counselor and groups associated with your field of interest are excellent resources. When it comes to online searches, focus on financial aid and scholarships at your prospective school, consult your guidance counselor, and don't forget to explore local businesses and organizations in your field. Remember, fortune favors the bold, so stay alert and take the initiative. Best of luck on your scholarship hunt!
Your high school counselor and groups associated with your field of interest are excellent resources. When it comes to online searches, focus on financial aid and scholarships at your prospective school, consult your guidance counselor, and don't forget to explore local businesses and organizations in your field. Remember, fortune favors the bold, so stay alert and take the initiative. Best of luck on your scholarship hunt!
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Erickah’s Answer
Hi Ella,
This is such a good question because many scholarship websites are scams. Such as Niche and Unigo.
1. If the scholarship seems easily obtainable then, it's most likely it's a lottery system and you do not have a chance. Not all scholarships are like this but, definitely be watchful.
2. Don't give scholarship sites your banking information or social security. When you win, the check is mailed or sent to your school. Check the scholarship sites credibility, have they posted their winners? Have they had any winners?
3. Don't wait last minute to submit your scholarships and don't write the same essay for each one switch them up.
4. Some scholarships request letter of recommendation so, make sure you can get those from your teachers or supervisor.
5. You can create a google spreadsheet in order to keep yourself organized so you don't miss an opportunity. Apply to many scholarships as you can best of luck.
-Bold.org
-Scholarships360.org
-Scholarshipamerica.org
-Scholarships.com
-Fastweb.com
-Collegenet.com
This is such a good question because many scholarship websites are scams. Such as Niche and Unigo.
1. If the scholarship seems easily obtainable then, it's most likely it's a lottery system and you do not have a chance. Not all scholarships are like this but, definitely be watchful.
2. Don't give scholarship sites your banking information or social security. When you win, the check is mailed or sent to your school. Check the scholarship sites credibility, have they posted their winners? Have they had any winners?
3. Don't wait last minute to submit your scholarships and don't write the same essay for each one switch them up.
4. Some scholarships request letter of recommendation so, make sure you can get those from your teachers or supervisor.
5. You can create a google spreadsheet in order to keep yourself organized so you don't miss an opportunity. Apply to many scholarships as you can best of luck.
-Bold.org
-Scholarships360.org
-Scholarshipamerica.org
-Scholarships.com
-Fastweb.com
-Collegenet.com