Scholarships

How to apply for Scholarships: 

When paying for college, always explore scholarship opportunities before considering federal or private student loans. College scholarships are FREE money that you don’t need to pay back. There’s no limit to the amount of scholarships you can apply for—so apply for as many as you can. Some scholarships will ask for your financial aid application to be completed, so make sure you have that done! Treat this as if it is a daily job!

Where to find and apply for college scholarships

• Register for Scholarship Search. Many free Scholarship Search tools give you access to millions of opportunities for free money. These programs help you find scholarships that match your skills, activities, and interests. You can even set up customized alerts to notify you when a new scholarship that matches your profile becomes available. College Board has a scholarship search engine with thousands of scholarships! Click here to access it.

• Meet with Mr. Ibarra and make a plan. Discuss your plan to pay for college and ask about scholarship opportunities that might be right for you. Also, keep your eyes and ears open in your community. You might hear of college scholarship opportunities through your church, your job, or your parents’ jobs.