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Tracking Down those Elusive Scholarships

by Gregg on 10-06-2008 07:03 PM

 “I hear that millions of dollars of unclaimed scholarships are out there, is this true?  Where can I find them?”

The vast majority of financial aid comes from two sources—the government and colleges.  As a result, your first priority should be to pursue those areas fully.  Completing the necessary financial aid forms on time is a must.  In addition, be sure to apply to schools that are likely to give you scholarship money based on your academic and non-academic credentials.

Beyond that, there are other scholarships that are achievable.  Our suggestion when it comes to third party scholarships is to “think local.”  Local not only means geographically local, but also something that is unique to you.  Your high school guidance office is a great starting point; often they will maintain a list of local scholarships.  By concentrating on local scholarships, students are competing against a small number of applicants.  Employers, religious organizations, community groups, and athletic organizations are some other places to look for relevant scholarships.  One example of this is a specific scholarship geared towards students that are struggling with Cystic Fibrosis.  This is a $2500 scholarship with reasonable application retirements and one winner will receive up to $10,000!


The internet is a great place to start looking.  The most popular scholarship search site is FastWeb, but a simple Google search may also turn up some great awards.

Good Luck!!

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