Searching for scholarships is like a part-time job. They only way you will get scholarships is to TAKE THE TIME and APPLY! You won't get scholarships that you don't apply for.
TIP: NEVER PAY for scholarships searches or scholarship applications.
TIP: Set aside time each week to search and apply for scholarships. They more you apply for, at there is NO LIMIT, the chances you will have to offset the cost of college.
TIP: Create a new email address for your scholarship search. Many of these sites will email you regularly/daily. You may not want them filling up your regular email box. JUST MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IT REGULARLY!
Below are several scholarship search engines. They many have the same scholarships listed but you might find one platform easier to use than another. Try out a couple!
We can't guarantee you will receive scholarships, but we can guarantee you won't if you don't try! Apply for as many as you can - the more you apply for the better your odds!!!
This database of scholarships specifically for Iowa students is compiled by the experts at ICAN. You may search in several categories and subcategories to find scholarship opportunities for Iowa students like you.
Iowa College Aid is the state of Iowa's financial aid agency and manages the state of Iowa's scholarships and grants.
We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.
A state-funded program for Iowans who:
Are recent high school graduates enrolling in an eligible program full-time OR recent high school graduates who are enrolling in an eligible program part-time and are employed in an approved work-based learning program OR adult learners (20 and older) starting an eligible program at least part-time
Have applied for all other available aid
Plan to earn a credential for a high-demand job
This program, as the name implies, is intended to cover any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees. Credentials include postsecondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
Raise.me is a program that allows students to earn micro-scholarships. A micro-scholarship is an amount of money that students are eligible to earn based on individual achievements throughout 9th-12th grade. They are awarded by colleges and universities who partner with RaiseMe, and each college or university creates their own program of micro-scholarship.
Connects first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.
To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.
Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches.
Scholarship information is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs
Scholar Snapp and the College Board are partnering to improve the scholarship application experience, making it faster and easier for students to connect to scholarships that will help them pursue a college degree. With a College Board account, Scholar Snapp makes it possible for you to reuse your information – everything from contact details to teacher recommendations, essays, and more – from one application to another.
At FastWeb, you'll answer a detailed questionnaire. The site uses the information to find scholarships, colleges, internships, jobs and more. FastWeb's database contains more than 1.3 million scholarships worth more than $3 billion.
A scholarship matching service that searches hundreds of scholarships that match your personal characteristics, goals, and interests, free of charge.
Create an account to search for scholarships available nationwide. You may also sign up to receive notifications on new opportunities.
A personalized scholarship search app, as well as a platform for writing and math tutoring.
Provides lists of scholarships students can search by category or get matched to college scholarships they are eligible for.
A scholarship match platform that aligns students strengths and talents with available scholarships.