Scholarship Resources
Find Scholarships to Help Pay for College
Scholarships can help reduce the cost of college and career training. Explore local scholarship opportunities, institutional scholarships offered by colleges and universities, and trusted scholarship search websites to help fund your education and achieve your future goals.
Where to Find Scholarships
Local Scholarships
Begin with your high school. Local scholarships are often announced through:
School counselor
Google Classroom
School website
Daily announcements
Bulletin boards
Important: Submit all applications before the stated deadline.
Contact Your School Counselor
College & University Scholarships
Many colleges and universities automatically consider students for institutional scholarships after they apply for admission and complete the FAFSA. Some scholarships require a separate application.
Be sure to visit the Financial Aid or Scholarships page on the college's website for additional opportunities.
Scholarship Search Sites
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION |
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Thousands of national scholarship listings. | |
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Personalized scholarship matches. | |
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Scholarship matching service from Sallie. | |
State grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs. |
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board has created a system of Opportunity Scholarships to help reward juniors and seniors for their efforts to plan and pay for college, offering the chance to earn up to $40,000 in scholarships!