Apply For Scholarships

Apply For Scholarships

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Applying For Scholarships

To view scholarships, please indicate whether you are a high school or college student.

Account Access

If you've received a scholarship and need to access your account, use the link below.

Searching For Scholarships

When should students start looking for scholarships? 

The summer before their senior year in high school is a good time to start researching. Collect deadlines, websites, start preparing essays and other information. Scholarships deadlines and applications vary greatly, so it is important to be prepared.

When should students stop looking for scholarships? 

Scholarships are available for all college levels. Students should continue their search until their last semester of college.

Types of scholarships available and where to find:

  • National Scholarship-websites
  • Scholarships through your college-college website and financial aid office
  • Local scholarships-the school guidance office

CommunityGiving Scholarships

To view scholarships, please indicate whether you are a high school or college student.

Online applications open on December 1, but deadlines vary so check back early and often.

Additional Information

Helpful hints for completing scholarship Applications

  • Review criteria to ensure you are eligible.
  • Collect items needed to complete application. Prepare essays in advance.
  • Use the correct method to apply for scholarships.
  • Deadlines and submittal requirements vary greatly – check them carefully.
  • Online applications: typically require a profile setup with an email address
    • Anticipate that all information will be communicated via email
    • Use a valid email address that you use on regular basis
  • Once you are ready to apply for an online scholarship, review the tutorial and start the application

What to do when you are awarded a scholarship

  • Student must be enrolled/attending college full-time.
  • Review award letter carefully.
    • Most scholarships require additional information such as a scholarship agreement and information about the college.
    • Some scholarships require transcripts to be submitted.
  • Complete any additional documents and note any other deadlines.
    • Some scholarships only pay after the 1st semester and require submittal of a transcript.
    • Multi-year scholarships typically require transcript submission.
  • Inform your college financial aid office of the scholarship.
  • Send a thank you note to the donor.