Scholarships are free money for school that you don't have to pay back, and there are far more of them than most people realize: for high school seniors, adults going back to school, career training, specific majors, hobbies, heritage, and more.
Scholarships.com is one of the longest-running free scholarship search sites. You create a free profile, and it matches you with scholarships you may qualify for, with deadlines and links to apply. Search Scholarships.com
More free places to search
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder: a free tool from the U.S. Department of Labor with thousands of scholarships, including many for adults and job training.
- BigFuture from the College Board: a free scholarship search and college planning help.
- Close to home: Local scholarships from community foundations, employers, clubs, and churches often get far fewer applicants. Ask your school counselor or a college's financial aid office.
Never pay to apply for a scholarship or to have someone find scholarships for you. Real scholarships don't charge fees. Also fill out the FAFSA, which is the key to Pell Grants and most college aid. See Federal Student Aid.
A helpful book
The Ultimate Scholarship Book by Gen and Kelly Tanabe is updated every year and lists thousands of scholarships, with tips for winning them. The link shows the newest edition, and your library may have it too.
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