Thousands upon thousands of scholarships are available to students every year, from full rides to hundred-dollar awards to cover a book or two. We’ve compiled below some trusted search databases for non-state sources for scholarships. Surf these to find and apply. Remember: every single one you can get means a little less money comes of your or your family’s pockets.
Please Note: you should never have to pay to search for scholarships.
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Career One Stop A scholarship database ran by the US Department of Labor that has over 8,000 scholarships. Click here to begin searching. |
Sallie Mae A consumer bank that provides private student loans but also a number of online college planning tools, including a scholarship search database. Click here to search their scholarship listings. |
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FastWeb A company that offers students simplified college scholarship search by matching students’ qualifications and interests with listed rewards. Click here to begin searching. |
Going Merry A company founded by Carnegie Mellon and Stanford graduates to make students’ scholarship searches easier. Click here to begin searching. |
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Bold.org Scholarships, fellowships and grants search engine Click here to begin searching. |
Greenwood Promise Covers last-dollar tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students, as well as FAFSA and college application assistance. (Available to students from Greenwood County Districts 50/51/52 only.) Click here for more information. |