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Hayden
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Tyrone, Pennsylvania
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As a college freshman, what apps/sights should i use to get scholarships?
I used to use the app MOS, which helped me win most of my scholarships back in high school, but unfortunately, they are shut down now, and I would like to see if any other places could like up to what MOS gave me.
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Rhea Dominique Male
Vendor Management
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Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Rhea Dominique’s Answer
Here are the most highly recommended apps and websites:
Big Scholarship Databases (Websites):
Fastweb: One of the oldest and largest databases, matching your profile (major, hobbies, demographics) to millions of scholarships.
Scholarships.com: Another huge database offering detailed, personalized matching services.
The College Board's Scholarship Search: A reliable, vetted source with high-quality entries.
Organization (Apps/Websites):
Notion or Google Sheets: Crucial for tracking application deadlines, required documents, essay topics, and submission status for every scholarship you find.
Your School's Resources (Website/Office):
Your College's Financial Aid Website: Often lists scholarships specific to your college, state, or department (e.g., Biology major scholarships), which usually have less competition.
Your High School Counselor's Website: May still list local scholarships that are open to recent graduates.
Big Scholarship Databases (Websites):
Fastweb: One of the oldest and largest databases, matching your profile (major, hobbies, demographics) to millions of scholarships.
Scholarships.com: Another huge database offering detailed, personalized matching services.
The College Board's Scholarship Search: A reliable, vetted source with high-quality entries.
Organization (Apps/Websites):
Notion or Google Sheets: Crucial for tracking application deadlines, required documents, essay topics, and submission status for every scholarship you find.
Your School's Resources (Website/Office):
Your College's Financial Aid Website: Often lists scholarships specific to your college, state, or department (e.g., Biology major scholarships), which usually have less competition.
Your High School Counselor's Website: May still list local scholarships that are open to recent graduates.
Karin P.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Hayden;
Your first stop should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need as well. Talk to the Financial Office at the college you want to attend too. There might be scholarships you qualify for.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Check if your local Chamber of Commerce or any businesses have any programs. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, women in STEM, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
I would recommend to be strategic about it. Don't wear yourself out by applying to anything and everything. Consider the requirements and your fit for each scholarship.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Your first stop should be the FAFSA. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need as well. Talk to the Financial Office at the college you want to attend too. There might be scholarships you qualify for.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Check if your local Chamber of Commerce or any businesses have any programs. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, women in STEM, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
I would recommend to be strategic about it. Don't wear yourself out by applying to anything and everything. Consider the requirements and your fit for each scholarship.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP