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Scholarship Search Platforms

Here’s a list of the Top 20 Scholarship Search Tools that students can use to find free money for college or vocational training. These platforms are trusted, easy to use, and cover a wide range of scholarship opportunities:

  1. Fastweb – One of the largest and most trusted scholarship sites. Matches students with scholarships based on their profile.
     

  2. Scholarships.com – A free platform with thousands of scholarships and grants to browse by category, state, or major.
     

  3. BigFuture Scholarship Search – A College Board resource with over 2,200 programs and $6 billion in aid.
     

  4. Niche – Features simple, quick-apply scholarships with real student reviews and ratings.
     

  5. Cappex – Offers scholarship matches, college reviews, and a planner to track deadlines.
     

  6. Chegg Scholarships – Search over 25,000 scholarships with filters for major, grade level, and more.
     

  7. Going Merry – Allows you to apply for multiple scholarships using one application, like the Common App for scholarships.
     

  8. Peterson’s Scholarship Search – Offers scholarships and financial aid info for students at all levels.
     

  9. ScholarSnapp – A free tool that helps students reuse their scholarship application info across platforms.
     

  10. College Board Opportunity Scholarships – Offers scholarship opportunities just for doing steps in the college planning process.
     

  11. Unigo – Offers unique scholarships and a fun platform with quizzes and essay contests.
     

  12. RaiseMe – Earn “micro-scholarships” for things you do in high school, like getting good grades or volunteering.
     

  13. Bold.org – Create a profile and apply for scholarships directly. Includes exclusive and easy-to-apply awards.
     

  14. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation – Offers a well-known national scholarship for high-achieving students.
     

  15. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – Scholarships for high-achieving students with financial need, from high school through grad school.
     

  16. QuestBridge – Matches low-income, high-achieving students with top colleges offering full-ride scholarships.
     

  17. Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Scholarships and internships for students attending HBCUs and PBIs.
     

  18. Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Offers financial aid, resources, and support services for Hispanic students.
     

  19. The Gates Scholarship – A highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional minority high school seniors.
     

  20. CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder – U.S. Department of Labor resource for finding scholarships by state, level, and type of training.

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