Summer seems to be the time of year when rising seniors begin to realize the expense of a college education. And with the extra free time summer affords them, many use the opportunity to search scholarship sites. This can be beneficial but overwhelming, and there are certainly traps for stealing personal information, so students and their families need to be savvy consumers. Know the signs of scholarship scams (having to pay to “enter” the scholarship pool is just one of many), and protect your identity as much as possible! I always recommend starting scholarship searches at the schools where you intend to apply. That can be your best bet for aid, assuming you’re a strong applicant. However, many families want to explore further options. Check with your counselor about local scholarships, and then consider casting a wider net. Here are a few of my personal favorite scholarship resources to get you going. Happy searching!
Scholarship sites you may find interesting:
myscholly.com (also has an app)
Reliable search engines for scholarships on the web: