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Your Scholarship Journey Starts Here!
Welcome to the central hub for funding your future. On this page, you'll discover quick links to your campus' scholarship postings & popular scholarship search engines and resources, helping you find opportunities to reduce the cost of college.
Plus, if you've received a scholarship offer, we encourage you to share your good news here by clicking on the "Report All Scholarship Offers Here!" button below.
Report Scholarship Offers Received
Report Scholarship Offers Received
Your School's Scholarship Postings
Your School's Scholarship Postings
Free Scholarship Search Engines
Free Scholarship Search Engines
TexQuest
Why it's good: It's a free, reliable, state-provided resource that offers a secure scholarship search integrated with other useful college and career preparation tools.
Key features: It provides a dedicated scholarship finder with detailed search filters for personalized matches and comprehensive information on each opportunity.
Accessible Through RISD's ClassLink: https://launchpad.classlink.com/risd
scholarships.com
Why it's good: Another very large and popular platform. You create a profile, and it provides personalized matches.
Key feature: Has a huge database and also offers college search and financial aid resources.
BigFuture
Why it's good: From the makers of the SAT, this tool has a robust database of scholarships. You can search by various criteria like location, field of study, academic stage, and more.
Key feature: A trusted source with a well-organized search tool.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
Fastweb
Why it's good: One of the oldest and largest scholarship databases. You create a profile with your interests, academic background, and more, and it matches you with scholarships you're eligible for. They also send email notifications for new matches and upcoming deadlines.
Key feature: Very comprehensive and frequently updated.
Going Merry Scholarship Match
Why it's good: Aims to simplify the scholarship application process. It offers a "common app" for scholarships, meaning you can often apply to multiple scholarships directly through their platform using one set of information. They also focus on matching you only with scholarships you're truly eligible for.
Key feature: Streamlines the application process and often includes local scholarships.
https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarship-estimate#education-level
Niche
Why it's good: While known for college reviews and rankings, Niche also has a strong scholarship search feature. You can filter by major, state, and other demographics.
Key feature: Integrates scholarship search with college exploration.
Bold.org
Why it's good: This platform allows individuals and companies to create their own scholarships, fellowships, and grants directly on the site. This can lead to some unique and less competitive opportunities. They offer exclusive scholarships and many "no-essay" options.
Key feature: Hosts exclusive scholarships and often has many smaller awards.
Appily
Why it's good: Connects students with colleges and also helps them search for scholarships and financial aid. It has a large, frequently updated database.
Key feature: Combines college guidance with scholarship opportunities.
CareerOneStop
Why it's good: This website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has a database of over 9,000 scholarships. It's a reliable government resource.
Key feature: Trustworthy source with good filtering options, and also offers career planning resources.
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Tips for using these sites
Tips for using these sites
Create detailed profiles: The more information you provide (GPA, extracurriculars, interests, background, location, etc.), the better these sites can match you with relevant scholarships.
Be specific: When searching, use keywords related to your major, hobbies, heritage, community involvement, or unique circumstances.
Watch out for scams: Legitimate scholarship searches never ask for money. If a scholarship asks for an application fee, processing fee, or promises you a scholarship in exchange for money, it's likely a scam.
Apply to many: Scholarship success often comes down to playing the numbers game. Apply to as many as you qualify for!
Local scholarships: Don't forget to also check with your high school's college & career advisor as well as your school counselor, local community foundations, and local businesses. These often have less competition.
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