Scholarship Search – How to find free money for collegeCollege students receive billions of dollars in scholarship money every year. How can you get some of this money to fund your college education?
Start looking early Start looking for scholarships at least by your sophomore or junior year in high school. Some scholarships are even awarded as early as junior high. Where to look? Your first stop should be your high school counseling office, followed by your college financial aid office. Other places to look include
-Civic and community organizations -Cultural institutions -Your parents’ place of employment -Your state Department of Education -The internet
Keep looking Keep searching for new scholarships and renewing existing scholarships even after you begin college. Many scholarships need to be renewed annually, and you may qualify for new loans throughout your college years.
Develop your interests While some scholarships are based on financial need or academic achievement, others are based on particular interests, extracurricular achievements, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.