Anyone know some sites for realistic scholarships?

Question

I wanna start applying to some!

Answer 1

The best place that I came across and is even better than Fastweb is Scholarship Experts. I have used both websites. It has a lengthy initial survey which covers many potential areas that Fastweb's does not such as employers (yours and parents), schools attended, and more. The hobby and sports list is a lot longer. Plus, it tallies up the potential amount of scholarships if you won them all (I had a tally of more than $72,000). Best of all, it is recommended by Forbes Magazine. I will also list some free places offline to locate scholarships, too.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, fill out the FAFSA form because it is the way to apply for government grants. However, the government grants are need based. It takes into consideration your income and savings along with your parents' income and savings unless you are an independent student under current regulations. The form becomes available on January 1 for the upcoming fall semester or quarter. This is filled out your senior year of high school.

Fourth, your high school's guidance office will have a list of local scholarships and state scholarship programs.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites, but the best I have located is Scholarship Experts since they have a very thorough and lengthy survey to complete compared to Fastweb. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

fastweb.com