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Finding Scholarships Made Easy: Trusted Websites and Tips?
I’m looking for guidance on applying for scholarships, but I don’t have many notable achievements yet and I’m not sure where to start. I’ve been searching on some trusted websites like Scholarships.com
, Fastweb
, and Chegg Scholarships
, but I feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information and the different requirements.
I also checked out this website
but I’m not sure how to make the most of the resources available there. I’d like to ask the community:
Are there strategies to find scholarships suitable for beginners or those without strong academic records?
How can I prepare my application if my grades or extracurricular achievements aren’t outstanding?
Are there any tips or skills that can increase my chances of being selected without having exceptional accomplishments?
Besides the sites mentioned, are there other trustworthy scholarship resources that you recommend for someone in my situation?
I would really appreciate any advice, tips, or personal experiences from those who have successfully navigated the scholarship process under similar circumstances. Thank you so much in advance!
1 answer
Paul Goetzinger MPA
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.