Over 100 million dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed EVERY year. That is free money that could be going towards help you pay for college. Here are a quick few tips and resources to help you get and find those hidden gems!
The number one tip is to apply every single year! This can make a HUGE difference. Employers and administrators love consistency. If you don't get the scholarship one year, don't forget to apply again the next. If someone notices your name, or if they have a database of previous applicants, it could help you and bolster your application.
Ask your counselor, teacher, or employer if they know of any scholarships. These sorts of scholarships could be smaller and niche, but this means less competition and gives you an advantage!
Finally, here's a list of different websites that compile scholarships for you! Take a day to apply to as many as you can; one day you may check your email notfifying you won a scholarship you forgot you even applied for! Here are some websites we recommend (click on the names to visit the website):
👉 Scholarship America (opens in a new tab)
👉 Scholarship Owl (opens in a new tab)
👉 Student Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
👉 Fast Web (opens in a new tab)
👉 Giant Scholarship Directory (opens in a new tab)
👉 US Government Database (opens in a new tab)
That's our list! Of course there are many, many more resources out there to help you, especially for more local scholarships. But anyways, always apply. The thought of "I'm not going to get it so I might as well not apply" goes through so many people's mind that discourages a lot of people. Applying costs you nothing except a few minutes of time, and can make a big difference financially. Trust me, it is worth it. Be yourself, provide your unique angle, and its a numbers game. You'll get one eventually.
Good luck on your endeavors- have a great day!
