The world of scholarship searching is a big one. There are a few things to be said about searching, identifying, finding and applying for scholarships. Number one; be careful, you should NEVER pay to apply for a scholarship. There are a lot of great opportunities for students and their families, but there are also a lot of scams, so if it looks questionable, move along.
Two, we will consistently post scholarships that we receive in our office on the website. However, don't rely solely on this list, as there are numerous scholarships that we do not list. Continue to do research on your own and utilize the links we post to outside scholarship databases.
Three, while local scholarships can be for smaller amounts, realize that you have a much better chance at being selected for them than you may with regional and national scholarships. A list of all local scholarships is listed below; this will be updated weekly throughout the school year to reflect accurate dates and application information. Remember, there are thousands, if not millions of scholarships available, take your time on searching for the right ones that you believe fit you best. Good luck, and don't hesitate to ask for help!
Two, we will consistently post scholarships that we receive in our office on the website. However, don't rely solely on this list, as there are numerous scholarships that we do not list. Continue to do research on your own and utilize the links we post to outside scholarship databases.
Three, while local scholarships can be for smaller amounts, realize that you have a much better chance at being selected for them than you may with regional and national scholarships. A list of all local scholarships is listed below; this will be updated weekly throughout the school year to reflect accurate dates and application information. Remember, there are thousands, if not millions of scholarships available, take your time on searching for the right ones that you believe fit you best. Good luck, and don't hesitate to ask for help!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST
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OTHER RECOMMENDED SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES
Scholarship Scam Alert. Don’t get ripped off. Remember, you should NEVER have to pay to apply for a scholarship. There are scam artists out there who prey on students seeking financial aid and scholarships. Here’s a site to help you avoid getting stung: www.finaid.org. Listed below are some recommended, free scholarship databases for you to use.
- https://www.raise.me/signup?country=US&signup_form_location=how-it-works Students can fill out their portal and get microscholarships for grades, activities and much more.
- www.iowacollegeaid.gov Includes many scholarships that are already listed in the deadlines above and are specific to Iowa students.
- bit.ly/ICANScholarships A scholarship database managed by Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) helping Iowa students and families streamline their search for more local and regional scholarships.
- www.scholarships.com Includes a free college scholarhip search and abundant loan and financial aid info.
- www.scholarships-4u.com Another excellent online scholarship search. Many possibilities can be researched at this site.
- www.fastweb.com A free service with access to information on scholarships, internships, grants, and loans.
- www.collegeboard.com/pay This College Board site offers a scholarship search, plus planning and SAT info.
- www.wiredscholar.com Offers college planning resources, as well as an online scholarship database.
- www.collegeNET.com Another online scholarship search.
- www.schoolsoup.com Contains the most comprehensive database available.