External scholarships
Match
Once you have a list of potential scholarships on your tracking spreadsheet, it’s time to match and prioritize.
Don’t feel that you need to apply for every scholarship on your list. Prioritizing scholarships lets you focus on the ones you are most qualified for or the ones that have a quicker deadline. How you prioritize scholarships is entirely up to you. You can consider the award amount and the number of awards offered. The following are some other things to consider.
- Criteria: are you eligible?
- Deadline: do you have enough time to submit a complete application?
- Requirements: what is needed to complete the application?
Scholarship resources
- Scholarships home
- Institutional scholarships
- External scholarships
- Scholarship spotlight
- Scholarship FAQ
- Scholarship tips
- Advice from The Scholarship Lady
- How to avoid scholarship scams
- Writing your scholarship essay
- Letters of recommendation
- Receiving scholarships
- How scholarships affect your financial aid
- Scholarship provider/donors
- Email questions
Getting started on scholarships
With the right information, you can simplify the process of applying for scholarships. Download our Scholarships Information Kit to learn the basics of the application process.