This super short video by the U.S. Department of Education outlines a simple and effective strategy to securing your own scholarship. Can't open the video from here? Use this link: Scholarship video
The Federal Student Aid Office (part of the US DOE) also has great tips here: FreeMoney!
I wish I didn't have to say it, but yes, students are targets of scholarship and financial aid scams. You can learn more about avoiding these scams in this article: AvoidingScams
Submit just one ACC scholarship application to auto-match with hundreds of scholarship opportunities for college and semester-to-semester expenses! One application is all it takes for all kinds of students to get cash for college. Awards average $1,000-$2,000 and are thanks to the ACC Foundation.
For more information (including instructions, tips, and where to get help), please see ACC's scholarship information page here: ACC Scholarships.
Note, this list is provided as a courtesy and does NOT constitute endorsement of any kind.
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support (up to $55,000 per year) for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.
An ACC student, Amber T, was awarded a Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to start Fall 2024! She was one of 60 students nationwide (out of more than 1700 applicants) to be awarded this competitive prize. You can read her story here: Amber