Local/State Scholarships

• VSCA Scholarships - Seniors have the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship by writing a brief essay about a school counselor, past or present, that has made an impact on their life. The counselor must be a current member of the Virginia School Counselor Association in order for the student to be the selected recipient.  Due March 28!

• The Richmond section of the Society of Women Engineers - The SWE Richmond scholarship is a $1,000, one-time award open to those identifying as female and entering the field of engineering or computer science. Due April 1!

Scholarship Searches

• Scholarships.com: Free site to find free money! Aimed at current juniors and seniors.

• Fastweb: This free site is the leading scholarship database for finding funds to pay for college.  Other college preparatory resources are available here, too!

• StudentScholarships.org: Check out this website for a variety of different scholarships. Qualifications & deadlines vary. Updated monthly!  

• Sallie Scholarship Search: Free and no registration required

• bold.org: Free list of scholarships for you to search

• Finaid: Free, comprehensive financial aid information, advice and tools. Includes scholarship groups to broaden your search!

•  Do a Google Search and see what comes up! There are thousands of scholarships out there. Some are very specific in who can qualify. That could be YOU! Free money is always good!

• Inquire at your/your parent's place of employment.  Many employers and professional organizations offer scholarships for postsecondary education. Often, they do not advertise them. You only know if you ask!

Specific College/University Based Scholarships & Aid

• Most colleges and universities offer their own scholarships (free money that does not get paid back) in addition to financial aid (free money in the form of grants, money you pay back in the form of loans, and work study opportunities based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA). It is important to research each school's scholarship/financial aid web pages in order to know what is required from students and families. Some institutions have different deadlines for scholarships than for admission. Some automatically consider students when they apply. Some require additional essays and other components. Be sure to check each school's website!

Local Financial Aid Assistance

• Need help with your financial aid options? Students and families can receive FREE advising through a local GRASP advisor. GRASP also has a scholarship page!