Keep these things in mind to help you in scholarship application process....

• Many scholarships go unclaimed due to lack of applicants. Take advantage of this by applying!

• To ensure maximum consideration from ALL funding sources, complete the FAFSA each year you will be in school. See studentaid.gov.

• Beware of scam scholarships. Two rules of thumb will help safeguard you from scholarship scams: 

1) If you have to give money to get money, it might be a scam. 2) If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Places to Look for Scholarships

1. Your college/trade school. The schools you are applying to may have automatic scholarships based on your GPA, class rank, and/or test scores. They may also have additional scholarships that you have to apply for. Visit school websites to see if you qualify.

2.  PHS Scholarship list. This list is for local and state-wide scholarships only. It is organized by due date. The name is a link to the application.

3. Scholarship Search Engines These websites will match you with worldwide scholarship opportunities that fit your profile. View some worthwhile search engines on the "Scholarship Search Engines" subsection here.

Several Illinois Colleges Offer Free Tuition Opportunities Based on Income

See the "IL Colleges w/ Free Tuition Opportunities" tab in the PHS Local Scholarship List document below!

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

Use search engines to find national scholarship opportunities. These sites simplify your search by sending you scholarship matches. 

Create a profile where you can save scholarship applications for later or receive notifications when a scholarship matching your skillset is posted. Scholarship sites should also let you filter awards by specific categories and characteristics, such as your location, grade point average (GPA) or ethnicity. Narrowing down scholarships is important because you’re more likely to win awards that pertain to your unique talents and interests. 

Below are some worthwhile scholarship search engine links.