1. Fastweb
- One of the largest and most trusted scholarship databases
- Free to use; matches scholarships to your profile
2. Scholarships.com
- Offers a huge searchable database
- Custom matches based on interests, major, and background
3. College Board Scholarship Search
- From the makers of the SAT
- Includes scholarships, internships, and grants
4. Cappex
- Good for both college and scholarship searches
- Has student reviews and match score features
5. Going Merry
- Easy-to-use, common-app style interface
- You can apply to multiple scholarships at once
6. Niche
- Known for student reviews of colleges, but also has a robust scholarship section
- Offers unique scholarships like “No-Essay” options
🏛 National Scholarship Programs
7. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- $20,000 merit-based scholarship for high-achieving seniors
8. Gates Scholarship
- Full-ride for minority, low-income, high-achieving students
9. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- Offers up to $55,000/year for exceptional students with financial need
10. Dell Scholars Program
- For students who’ve overcome adversity and show grit
🏫 Local and Regional Sources
11. High School Counselors & Career Centers
- Your school's guidance office often has exclusive access to:
- Local business scholarships
- Community foundations
- Alumni-sponsored awards
12. Community Foundations
- Search “[Your City/County] Community Foundation Scholarships”
- Example: Austin Community Foundation, Houston Community Foundation
💡 Other Places to Look
13. Financial Aid Offices of Target Colleges
- Most universities have institutional scholarships for incoming students
14. Religious, Cultural, or Civic Organizations
- Examples: Rotary Club, Elks Club, NAACP, Hispanic Scholarship Fund
15. Employers or Unions (Parents’ or Students’)
- Many offer scholarships to children of employees or union members
