There are countless online resources to help you find your best options for scholarships. Below are a few websites with huge databases of scholarships. This is just a starting point - you'll have to narrow down your options and find the best ones for you!
- College Board: A comprehensive guide to just about everything you need to know on grants and scholarships.
- Federal Student Aid: This website provides information on all of the federal grants offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Scholarships.com: A tool that lets you research millions of different scholarship options.
- Other similar options include BigFuture, Cappex, and FastWeb - choose whichever you prefer; it's not necessary to use all four.
- College Financial Aid Advice: This site offers tips and advice on applying for financial aid. Additionally, they have a page specifically for scholarships for Black/African-American students.
- UNCF: The United Negro College Fund manages dozens of scholarships, including the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.
To get a brief overview of some popular scholarships, take a look at our Launch U Scholarships Resource.