How To Find Scholarships

Going to college can be very expensive. The increasing price of a college education often leaves many students looking for ways to make school more affordable. One of the best options to do so is to apply for scholarships. But how do you find scholarships? In this article, we’ll explain how to find scholarships so that you can maximize your chances to receive funding for your college education.

How To Find College Scholarships

One of the biggest issues for students looking for financial assistance for college is figuring out how/where to find scholarships—how can you get scholarships if you don’t know where to find information about them? Here are some of the best places to find scholarships:

• Search Online - You’ll be able to find information about most scholarship opportunities on the internet. Some of the best websites to find scholarships include scholarship databases like CareerOneStop.org, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com. You can also search for information about specific or unique scholarships that might not have as many applicants.

• Talk to Your Guidance Counselor - Another option for finding scholarships is to talk to your high school guidance counselor. The main part of their job is to help students prepare for and apply to college, so they will have an abundance of scholarship resources that they can share with you. They also know you personally, so they’ll be able to recommend the scholarships that will be the best for you to apply to.

• Look Into Opportunities From Specific Organizations - Some scholarship opportunities aren’t listed in the big databases, but are instead posted on the individual websites of the organizations awarding them. If there are specific organizations—like nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, community or religious organizations, etc.—related to your field of interest, look on their respective websites to see if they offer any scholarships. This will help you find scholarships that are related to the things you are interested in.
  
• Look for Local Scholarships - Many students only apply to the big, national scholarships, but those are often difficult to get with all of the competition. That’s why it’s a great idea to search for local scholarships offered in your area. Usually, these opportunities are only offered to local students, so you’ll have a better chance of being awarded the scholarship. For example, Catch A Break! offers Minnesotan students scholarships to help pay for their in-state college tuition.

Catch A Break! is proud to provide substantial financial aid to aspiring college students of all majors. With our scholarship program, students have the freedom to choose their major without fear of having low income right after graduation. Scholars also take part in an active and life-long scholarship community that fosters growth and development.

We give select Minnesotans up to $11,000 a year to pay for in-state tuition. Even better, our scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years! We’re always looking for exceptional students in our program, so apply today or visit our website to learn more!

About Catch A Break!

At Catch a Break!® we believe in the value of a college experience and the rewards of a hard-earned degree. The knowledge and abilities you gain in college can open new doors and change the course of your life. We are a testament to that fact; we’ve caught so many breaks in our lives that have helped us make a difference in the world, and we want to find deserving scholars who will catch their break and use it to make a difference of their own.

Catch a Break!® is proud to support financial awards and our scholarship program so we may choose the best students and potential talent. We select scholars each year and provide them up to $11,000 per year up to four years. Our goal is to help you graduate from college debt-free. Learn more and apply for our scholarship by visiting our website.