Do I Have to Pay to Search for Scholarships?

The majority of people who are searching for scholarships ask the question “Do I Have to Pay to Search for Scholarships?” The straight answer to this question is NO! You do not need to pay to search for scholarships.

You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking the information in a public library or online. But be careful. Make sure the scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate and remember that you don’t have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out our information on how to avoid scams.

How do I search for scholarships?

Try these free sources of information about scholarships:

the financial aid office at a college or career school
a high school or TRIO counselor
the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
federal agencies
your state grant agency
your library’s reference section
foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest.
ethnicity-based organizations
your employer or your parents’ employers

Where to Look for College Scholarships

Scholarships can come from a range of sources, so it’s a good idea to search online for opportunities that may be a fit for you. The following websites are excellent resources to help you find potential scholarships:

CareerOneStop.org. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop.org is a database of over 8,000 scholarship, grant, and fellowship opportunities. You can narrow your search by keyword, location, and level of study.
FastWeb. FastWeb is one of the best-known sites for scholarships. You can search for available scholarships, but you can also create a student profile. The site will send you scholarships that match your information.
Scholarships.com. Scholarships.com is a database of over 3.7 million scholarships and grants. You can create a profile and get matched to potential opportunities from colleges, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

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