Library Guides: ENGL 202D: Effective Writing: Business Writing: Scholarship resources

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Start early!!! There are many scholarship sources available, each with its own requirements. It takes time to find all the scholarships you may qualify for, but it is time well spent
NEVER pay for a scholarship search service
Market yourself like you would a product! (It is ok to brag a little!)

Scholarship Websites

CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site allows you to search through 8,000 scholarships, grants, and fellowships.
CollegeScholarships.org
Site created to serve people who are interested in college funding. Includes a broad array of funding opportunities
CollegeBoard - Big Future
Big future is a free online planning guide that helps all students take the right first step after high school, whether that is college or exploring careers.
Sallie
Scholarship opportunities broken down by background, major, and financial need.
TFS Scholarships
TFS links students to more than 7 million individual scholarships and to more than $41 billion in aid.
Scholarship America
Scholarship Americas mission is to eliminate financial barriers to educational success so that any student can pursue their dream.
Fastweb
Search for scholarships and fellowships using a personalized search that compares your background with a database of awards.

Scams!

Popular SCAMS:
1. Cash up front (require an application or processing fee)
2. Free seminar (sales pitch for overpriced loans, products, etc.)
3. Rewards without entries (no application, no work involved)
4. Time-sensitive scholarships (first-come,first-served basis, not to be confused with deadlines)
5. Sweeping claims (guaranteed or money back) - note: scholarships should be free.

Remember: Legitimate scholarships do not charge a fee to apply. They do not call on the phone, or send “award letters” in the mail, and they never ask for your credit card information.

This information was provided by Hoffman Family Library at Goodwin University