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What are good websites or opportunities in order to get a scholorship?
I am currently looking into applying for more scholarships and was wondering what would be a good place to start. I currently hope to pursue a career in early education or work with special education.
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Hey Kathy,
Honestly, Doc Frick gave a really solid rundown — those websites are some of the best places to start. Scholarships.com, Fastweb, Appily… they all have huge databases and matching tools that’ll save you time. Definitely worth making accounts on a few of them and checking in regularly.
That said, there are a few lesser-known tips that can really make a difference, especially if you’re planning to go into early education or special education (the kind that actually helped students I know):
First — don’t sleep on local scholarships. Everyone’s out there applying for national ones, but your town, city, or even your school might have smaller ones that get way fewer applicants. Try asking your school counselor if there’s a list. Also look at local businesses, women’s groups, community foundations — they often support students who want to give back. Less competition = better odds.
Second — when you start working on essays, don’t feel like you need to write a “perfect” story. Talk about *you*. If there’s a reason you’re drawn to special education — maybe you helped a sibling, had a great teacher, or volunteered before — let that come through. The story behind why you care about this path is just as important as your grades.
Third — make things easy for yourself by setting up a clean, separate email just for scholarships. Seriously, you’ll thank yourself later. You can keep everything organized and avoid losing track of deadlines, rec letters, or follow-ups.
Also, if you can get a bit of hands-on experience, that’s a game-changer. Even just volunteering at a preschool, tutoring, or helping out in a special needs program makes your applications stronger. You’ll learn more about the field and show scholarship committees that you’re serious.
And when it comes to searching, don’t just rely on the big sites. Try typing things like “California female education scholarships” into Google. You’d be surprised what pops up — some are buried in school websites or niche organizations. Just search thats the hit.
Oh, and weirdly enough, it’s worth applying for those quirky, random scholarships too. Honestly, They’re real, and they often get fewer applications. Just check it out worth a shot hm.
Last to say, start applying now, apply for a mix of big and small ones, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. The more you apply, the better your chances — and even a few hundred dollars here and there adds up fast.
You got this and I know you do. All the best!
Honestly, Doc Frick gave a really solid rundown — those websites are some of the best places to start. Scholarships.com, Fastweb, Appily… they all have huge databases and matching tools that’ll save you time. Definitely worth making accounts on a few of them and checking in regularly.
That said, there are a few lesser-known tips that can really make a difference, especially if you’re planning to go into early education or special education (the kind that actually helped students I know):
First — don’t sleep on local scholarships. Everyone’s out there applying for national ones, but your town, city, or even your school might have smaller ones that get way fewer applicants. Try asking your school counselor if there’s a list. Also look at local businesses, women’s groups, community foundations — they often support students who want to give back. Less competition = better odds.
Second — when you start working on essays, don’t feel like you need to write a “perfect” story. Talk about *you*. If there’s a reason you’re drawn to special education — maybe you helped a sibling, had a great teacher, or volunteered before — let that come through. The story behind why you care about this path is just as important as your grades.
Third — make things easy for yourself by setting up a clean, separate email just for scholarships. Seriously, you’ll thank yourself later. You can keep everything organized and avoid losing track of deadlines, rec letters, or follow-ups.
Also, if you can get a bit of hands-on experience, that’s a game-changer. Even just volunteering at a preschool, tutoring, or helping out in a special needs program makes your applications stronger. You’ll learn more about the field and show scholarship committees that you’re serious.
And when it comes to searching, don’t just rely on the big sites. Try typing things like “California female education scholarships” into Google. You’d be surprised what pops up — some are buried in school websites or niche organizations. Just search thats the hit.
Oh, and weirdly enough, it’s worth applying for those quirky, random scholarships too. Honestly, They’re real, and they often get fewer applications. Just check it out worth a shot hm.
Last to say, start applying now, apply for a mix of big and small ones, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. The more you apply, the better your chances — and even a few hundred dollars here and there adds up fast.
You got this and I know you do. All the best!
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Doc’s Answer
Kathy one of the best ways to find scholarships is through scholarship search engines. These websites are databases that list millions of scholarships to help pay for your education without needing student loans or borrowing as much in loans. You may be able to find scholarships based on your financial need, merits, community service, heritage, gender, orientation, life experience or also if you have a unique hobbie.
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
Scholarships.com uses an algorithm to pair you with scholarships you may be eligible for, with millions of opportunities available. To make the algorithm work for you, you'll need to create an account and input your current grade in school, your birthday, ZIP code, and email address. You can also search through its database of scholarships yourself, filtering by criteria such as academic major, GPA, and military affiliation. The website is free to use.
FASTWEB.COM
Similar to Scholarships.com, Fastweb has an algorithm that uses your profile on its website to match you each day with scholarships you may want to apply for. Fastweb has more than 1.5 million scholarship opportunities. Fastweb's scholarship opportunities are updated daily, so check back frequently to see if you qualify for the latest batch. Professional scholarship researchers vet every scholarship in its database. The website is free to use.
APPILY.COM
Appily claims to have more than $44 million worth of scholarship options available. Before you sign up, you can search the directory based on deadline, ZIP code, gender, ethnicity, school year and other factors. You can even weed out lower-paying scholarships by setting a minimum dollar amount for your search. To apply for a scholarship, you’ll need to create an account, which requires basic information about yourself to help match you with scholarships. Appily also provides resources to help you decide on your major, learn about transferring to a different school and apply for financial aid.
NICHE.COM
The Niche scholarship finder is unique because it rewards you simply for opening an account. As soon as you complete the process, you’ll be entered to win a $2,000 scholarship that doesn’t require an essay. Just provide your name, birth date, email address and year in school. Scholarship categories are broken down into new or popular scholarships, aid based on your state or major, scholarships for minorities and more. Students and parents can also search for colleges, including graduate school, based on specialties, test scores, college type, student body size, acceptance rate and religious affiliation.
SCHOLARSHIPOWL.COM
Paid scholarship finder ScholarshipOwl offers a seven-day free trial, then charges $20 monthly. The website makes up for the cost by streamlining the application process, making it easier and faster to apply for scholarships. The more applications you can submit, the better your chances of getting the aid you need. ScholarshipOwl provides several other services, including a long list of exclusive student discounts for its users, essay-writing assistance, webinars and automatic reapplications for recurring scholarships.
Start applying now Kathy, you do not need to wait until your senior year of high school to search. There are scholarships you can apply for as early as junior year. If you find scholarships that aren’t open yet or aren’t due for a few months, be sure to save them to apply for later. The earlier you start your search, the sooner you can familiarize yourself with typical application requirements, begin brainstorming and drafting a personal statement that can be tailored to each scholarship you apply for, and give the people writing you letters of recommendation plenty of time and notice.
I hope this will be helpful Kathy
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
Scholarships.com uses an algorithm to pair you with scholarships you may be eligible for, with millions of opportunities available. To make the algorithm work for you, you'll need to create an account and input your current grade in school, your birthday, ZIP code, and email address. You can also search through its database of scholarships yourself, filtering by criteria such as academic major, GPA, and military affiliation. The website is free to use.
FASTWEB.COM
Similar to Scholarships.com, Fastweb has an algorithm that uses your profile on its website to match you each day with scholarships you may want to apply for. Fastweb has more than 1.5 million scholarship opportunities. Fastweb's scholarship opportunities are updated daily, so check back frequently to see if you qualify for the latest batch. Professional scholarship researchers vet every scholarship in its database. The website is free to use.
APPILY.COM
Appily claims to have more than $44 million worth of scholarship options available. Before you sign up, you can search the directory based on deadline, ZIP code, gender, ethnicity, school year and other factors. You can even weed out lower-paying scholarships by setting a minimum dollar amount for your search. To apply for a scholarship, you’ll need to create an account, which requires basic information about yourself to help match you with scholarships. Appily also provides resources to help you decide on your major, learn about transferring to a different school and apply for financial aid.
NICHE.COM
The Niche scholarship finder is unique because it rewards you simply for opening an account. As soon as you complete the process, you’ll be entered to win a $2,000 scholarship that doesn’t require an essay. Just provide your name, birth date, email address and year in school. Scholarship categories are broken down into new or popular scholarships, aid based on your state or major, scholarships for minorities and more. Students and parents can also search for colleges, including graduate school, based on specialties, test scores, college type, student body size, acceptance rate and religious affiliation.
SCHOLARSHIPOWL.COM
Paid scholarship finder ScholarshipOwl offers a seven-day free trial, then charges $20 monthly. The website makes up for the cost by streamlining the application process, making it easier and faster to apply for scholarships. The more applications you can submit, the better your chances of getting the aid you need. ScholarshipOwl provides several other services, including a long list of exclusive student discounts for its users, essay-writing assistance, webinars and automatic reapplications for recurring scholarships.
Start applying now Kathy, you do not need to wait until your senior year of high school to search. There are scholarships you can apply for as early as junior year. If you find scholarships that aren’t open yet or aren’t due for a few months, be sure to save them to apply for later. The earlier you start your search, the sooner you can familiarize yourself with typical application requirements, begin brainstorming and drafting a personal statement that can be tailored to each scholarship you apply for, and give the people writing you letters of recommendation plenty of time and notice.
I hope this will be helpful Kathy
Thank You Dr. H. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
Doc Frick