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Trinitee
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How can I find more scholarships, and where should I look?
I feel as if finding scholarships is extremely hard; every time I find one, it takes me to another website.
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Trinitee. One of the best places to start is your school. If you're in high school, your guidance counselor usually has a list of local scholarships that many students don't know about. Local scholarships are often easier to win because fewer people apply. If you're in college, your school's financial aid office or scholarship office will have lists of awards specifically for students at your institution. These are usually the simplest and most straightforward to apply for, and they don't send you to endless websites. Your department or major may also offer its own scholarships, so checking your program's webpage or asking a professor can lead to opportunities you haven't heard of.
Another method is to use general scholarship search platforms, but try to look for ones that let you create a profile and filter scholarships based on things like your interests, background, or goals. The more specific your search, the fewer random links you'll have to deal with. Some platforms even allow you to apply directly through their system, which helps prevent endless website-hopping.
You should also look into local organizations in your community. Places like community centers, small businesses, and nonprofit groups often offer small scholarships. These awards may not appear on big websites, but they are usually easier to win and can add up quickly. Checking bulletin boards, community newsletters, or simply asking around can uncover good opportunities.
Another method is to use general scholarship search platforms, but try to look for ones that let you create a profile and filter scholarships based on things like your interests, background, or goals. The more specific your search, the fewer random links you'll have to deal with. Some platforms even allow you to apply directly through their system, which helps prevent endless website-hopping.
You should also look into local organizations in your community. Places like community centers, small businesses, and nonprofit groups often offer small scholarships. These awards may not appear on big websites, but they are usually easier to win and can add up quickly. Checking bulletin boards, community newsletters, or simply asking around can uncover good opportunities.
Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer, TRIO Program Administrator
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Paul’s Answer
Much of successful scholarship attainment, has to do with where you look for the scholarships. They can come from two primary sources, either private or public. One area people might not know about is the College Foundation option, at local colleges and universities.
College Foundations, manage the college endowment, but they also supervise private scholarship donations, and connect many of their scholarships to specific subjects, activities, majors, ethnicities and classifications. These are normally scholarships, that are supported by private individuals or businesses.
You might find scholarships for students who are first generation college students (neither parent has a college degree), students who are focusing their major on teaching, science subjects, engineering, social sciences, humanities, STEM subjects, or students who might be of a certain ethnicity.
Most of the time potential applicants can find nearly anything that fits into a classification or subject that defines them or their future goals.
All colleges and universities have foundations that offer scholarships. I would log into the website (of the college you are attending or wishing to attend), and research the ones which apply to you and your particular interests.
College Foundations, manage the college endowment, but they also supervise private scholarship donations, and connect many of their scholarships to specific subjects, activities, majors, ethnicities and classifications. These are normally scholarships, that are supported by private individuals or businesses.
You might find scholarships for students who are first generation college students (neither parent has a college degree), students who are focusing their major on teaching, science subjects, engineering, social sciences, humanities, STEM subjects, or students who might be of a certain ethnicity.
Most of the time potential applicants can find nearly anything that fits into a classification or subject that defines them or their future goals.
All colleges and universities have foundations that offer scholarships. I would log into the website (of the college you are attending or wishing to attend), and research the ones which apply to you and your particular interests.
Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
Electrical Engineer, Software Developer, and Career Mentor
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Ethiopia
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer
Begin by exploring your school's financial aid office and checking with local groups, religious centers, and state or national scholarships. Scholarships can be based on achievement or financial need. Merit-based ones are competitive, while need-based ones may require proof of financial need. Use websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, Scholarship360, Bold.org, Chegg, Cappex, Niche, and the College Board to find scholarships.
Ensure you meet all requirements, prepare for any necessary tests, and showcase your extracurricular activities. Gather strong recommendation letters and write honest personal essays. Professional groups may also offer funding. Be cautious of scams, apply early, and connect with alumni and professionals to discover more opportunities.
Ensure you meet all requirements, prepare for any necessary tests, and showcase your extracurricular activities. Gather strong recommendation letters and write honest personal essays. Professional groups may also offer funding. Be cautious of scams, apply early, and connect with alumni and professionals to discover more opportunities.