Consumer Affairs: Website with information about private student loans and financing education.
Education Portal: Website with information about careers and scholarships.
LendEDU: A guide for students seeking information on reliable Private Student Loan companies. The guide also outlines the process of how to apply for private student loans as well as cosigner, interest and repayment information.
Money Geek Scholarship Search: A scholarship search tool.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: Resources on different topics, links to financial aid videos, tips and more.
Pickett & Hatcher Educational Fund, Inc.: Low-interest loans (2% in school and 6% repayment rate) for up to $10,000 per academic year. Loans also available for summer school. Available to undergraduate students attending a 4-year liberal arts college. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Student Loan Guidebooks: Helpful and clearly presented information regarding loans.
USA Scholarships: A scholarship list/search engine with scholarships of varying types and amounts.
Chamber of Commerce: A comprehensive guide for college scholarships. Includes resources and lists of specific scholarships.
Chegg Scholarships: An online scholarship resource that lists over 25,000 scholarship opportunities for students, as well as online tutors to help students make the most of their scholarship essays.
College Board Scholarship Search: A scholarship search engine that helps find scholarships related to a specific degree program.
College Scholarships: A list of various scholarships specific to major, ethnicity, club, etc.
Fastweb: A national scholarship database to help simplify the search for relevant scholarships.
Finaid Scholarships: A database with various merit-based scholarships.
Going Merry: A scholarship search engine that links students with relevant scholarships.
Nursing Explorer: A scholarship search engine that has information on over 14,000 scholarships.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search: Register to be matched with personalized scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship America: List of currently available outside scholarships.
Scholarships and Grants for Vocational students: A list of scholarships and resources, some limited to vocational or trade schools but many available for 4-year degree program attendees.
Student Scholarships: Scholarship listings with additional resources related to financial aid.
Student Scholarship Search: A helpful site for scholarship search information and scholarship listings.
Trans Tutors Scholarship Finder: A free scholarship search engine.
Tuition Funding Sources: A database full of scholarships available to Undergraduate students.
Education Majors
Discover Early Childhood EDU: A wide list of various scholarships and resources for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Future Educator Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students who are majoring in education. Applicants must write a 500-character essay on the topic, "What do you believe you have to offer the students of our future?" Deadline: August 18, 2022.
STEM & Business Majors
Antibodies-Online Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students pursuing degrees in Life Sciences or related fields. Applicants must write a 250 word abstract on why they entered the field of Life Science and what they hope to do with the degree along with a 150 word abstract on their favorite scientific discovery. Deadlines: July 20th and January 20th, annually.
BeMo® & SortSmart® Diversity Advocacy Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to fulltime pre-medical or medical students in good academic standing. Applicants must complete both a 6-minute BeMo survey on their academic experience and an online 15-question SortSmart test designed to assess essential key characteristics in becoming a future physician and an advocate for diversity. Deadlines: May 31st and October 31st, annually.
Cali’s Choice Scholarship: A $5,000 scholarship awarded to students pursuing careers or are interested in game and mobile app development. Students must be pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering. Applicants must write a research paper on the following topic: “Explain the process educators use to integrate gaming into the classroom.” Deadline: May 15, annually.
Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship: A scholarship awarded to an Undergraduate student majoring in a STEM field of study (or related field). One applicant will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and two runners-up will receive a $250 scholarship. Deadline: August 15, 2022.
Deputy Scholarship for Women in Technology: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who writes a 500-word essay about how the scholarship and their current technology course workload will help them achieve success and what that success means to them and their career aspirations. Deadline: July 31, 2020.
Pacific Medical Training Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students pursuing a healthcare degree. Applicants must write a 750 to 1,000-word essay discussing emergency medical care from the perspective of a medical student. Deadline: November 1, 2022.
Pixel Plex Scholarship: A $2,000 scholarship awarded to students studying in the field of science, technology, engineering, math, economics, and business. Applicants must write a minimum 1,200-word essay on one of the prompts provided. Deadline: December 5, 2021.
Regeneration Center Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students of Southeast Asian descent who are currently studying science, biology, or medicine at the Undergraduate or Graduate level. Applicants must write a 500 to 1,000-word essay answering the prompt: "How will the Regen Center scholarship help you in your career goals?" Deadline: December 31, 2021.
First Generation College Students
Education Accessibility Scholarship: Connecticut Trial Firm is proud to extend a scholarship to a deserving student who is the first in their immediate family to go to college. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a U.S. college student who produces the best essay to the writing prompt provided on the firm's website. Deadline: December 31, 2022.
First Generation College Student Scholarship from Study.com: The First-Generation College Student Scholarship from Study.com is offering a $500 academic award to any first-generation student pursuing their undergraduate college degree. Deadline: May 1, 2022.
IFSA First Generation Scholarship: A scholarship up to $2,500 intended for first-generation college students to help fund an IFSA study abroad program. Deadlines: March 1 and October 1, annually.
Illness or Disability
Cerebral Palsy Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to students who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Applicants must submit an essay on the topic: "How has cerebral palsy affected your educational goals and how will the scholarship money help you in reaching your academic goals?" Deadline: June 15, 2022.
John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship offered to a college student who has battled leukemia or whose life has been affected by it. Students must write a 500 to 1,000-word essay on one of the three topics listed on the website and submit an official transcript. Deadline: December 15, 2021.
Scholarships for Students Affected by Cancer: Cancer patients and cancer survivors searching for scholarships. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities: Scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Military
Hotel Planner Veterans Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to veterans of the U.S. military as well as to spouses/partners and children of U.S. veterans. Applicants must write 500-word essays on the topics provided including their financial need and how their military experience drove their interest in their educational pursuit in technology. Video submissions will also be considered. Deadlines: August 15 and December 15, annually.
Law School Scholarship for Veterans: A $1,500 scholarship awarded to a deserving veteran enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. law school. Applicants must write a 1,000-word essay on one of the prompts provided. Veterans of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible to apply. Deadline: July 1, 2022.
Veteran and Military Family Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to college students who are active-duty service members, veterans, or a spouse or child of an active duty or retired service member. Applicants must write a 500-1,000-word essay on one of the topics provided. Deadline: June 15, 2022.
Minority Groups
Adelante Fund: As part of the US Education leadership fund, this foundation offers a variety of scholarships to Hispanic students. Requirements and deadlines vary.
The Best Colleges: This website lists numerous scholarships and grants available to minority students. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: A list of outside scholarships and resources provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Requirements and deadlines vary.
IFSA Diversity Scholarship: Multiple scholarships intended to make study abroad accessible to students from traditionally underrepresented groups. Deadlines: January 12 and September 15, annually.
League of United Latin American Citizens: The LULAC provides several scholarships for Latino students at all educational levels. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Native American Students: A website with available scholarships for Native American students. Requirements and deadlines vary.
United Negro College Fund: A website with scholarships, programs, internships, and fellowships. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Transfer Students
Private Illinois Colleges & Universities Community College Transfer Scholarships: PICU is an organization dedicated to educating community college transfer students and counselors about the numerous benefits available at private colleges and universities. PICU awards $1000 and $500 awards to community college transfer students looking to transfer into a PICU member institution (Wheaton is a PICU school). Deadline: June 1, 2022.
IACAC is offering two scholarships of $1000 and $500 for students transferring from an Illinois community college to an IACAC recognized four-year institution for Spring 2023. Deadline: December 2, 2022.
Women
Affordable Colleges Scholarships for Women: This resource lists many scholarships for women in a variety of different fields. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Open Education Database Women’s Scholarships: A database of scholarships specifically for women, vary by specific interests or field of study. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Scholarships for Women: A list of scholarship for female students. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Single Mom Grants and Scholarships: Demonstrate head of household status and many targeting mothers with financial need. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Activities & Skills
CFF Foundation Education Scholarship: The Cocodrie Fly Fishing (CFF) Foundation is offering a $1,500 scholarship to students who write compelling essays on fishing, the outdoors and adventure activities. Deadlines: March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 31, annually.
The Cover Guy Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students for assistance with their educational expenses. The Cover Guy is a quality supplier of hot tub covers in North America. Applicants must write a 500 to 1,000-word essay on their experience with hot tubs, backyard experiences, how hot tubs improve life, etc. Deadline: June 30, 2022.
DuPage County Community Services Block Grant Scholarship: A scholarship awarded by the DuPage County Community Services to provide financial assistance to low-income or disadvantaged students pursuing or completing higher education. Applicants must be DuPage County residents. Applicants will submit an original essay of 500 words on one of the following topics: Relating personal achievements to education goals, or a personal statement. Specific instructions and award amount available via the link. Deadline: May 6, 2022.
Ownage's 'Make Us Laugh' Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to help them in continuing their education. Applicants must create a 3 to 5-minute video showcasing their comedic talent. Deadlines: May 31 and December 31, annually.
Pickleball Pad Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write a minimum 1,200-word essay in response to the prompt provided each year. Deadline: October 10, annually.
Public Interest
ABC Fundraising Scholarship: A $1,500 scholarship awarded to students who have experience in volunteer or fundraising work. Applicants must complete a Volunteer Verification Form (provided via link) as well as craft an 800 to 1,000-word essay reflecting on their volunteering/fundraising experience, how it's shaped them as a person, and how they plan to continue their work in the future. Essays can include photos, charts or infographics where appropriate. Deadline: June 30, annually.
Auto Safety and Technology Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a student to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write an essay about the influence of technology on motor vehicle safety and accident risk. Deadline: December 15, 2021.
Blass Law Traffic Stop PSA Scholarship: Blass Law will give this $2,500 scholarship to one student who creates and submits an excellent video Public Service Announcement (PSA) that educates the public about what to do during a traffic stop. Deadline: December 15, 2021.
Community Service Scholarships: Scholarship opportunities for students passionate about and involved in volunteering or community service. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Florin Roebig Scholarship: A scholarship opportunity awarding up to 750 for a first-place submission, $500 for second place and $250 for third place to assist with student's educational expenses. Applicants will write a 1,200-word essay responding to the following topic: "Using your personal experience as a student living through a pandemic, what long term impacts will social distancing have on the overall culture of college students? What positive and negative changes can students expect to see when it comes to social interactions on campuses in the future? If social distancing, mask wearing and online events becomes the campus culture, is that good or bad? And why?" Deadline: December 1, 2021.
Institute for Humane Studies Scholarships: Scholarships for students passionate about the ideas of liberty. Various amounts offered. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded bi-annually to students who write a 750 to 1,000-word essay responding to the following question: “How has social media helped advance the cause of civil rights in America?” Deadlines: June 1 and December 1, annually.
KNR Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship: A $5,000 scholarship for a student who develops a unique and effective plan aimed at reducing distracted driving. Accepting a variety of media. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or faculty member is required. Deadline: March 31, 2022.
Krzak Rundio Law Group Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write an essay of 500 words or more on the topic: "If you could help rebuild society, what would your first steps be?" Deadline: August 5, 2022.
LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship: A $500 scholarship awarded monthly to a student to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must submit a short essay on an innovative project they designed to make a difference in the lives of others (this could be a website, blog, app, fundraising event, etc.) Deadline: the 20th of each month.
Mattress Nerd's Sustainability Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students interested in sustainability to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write one 500 to 1,000-word essay responding to the three prompts listed. Deadline: April 1, annually.
OppU Achievers Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a high school student, or a student enrolled at least part time in an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Trade school. Applicants must submit a maximum 500-word essay responding to the following prompt: "tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true?" Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, annually.
Pacific Bay Recovery Scholarship: A $5000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Students with an interest in substance rehabilitation are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants must write a minimum 1,000-word essay on the following topic: "In this new 2021 decade, what new way/s would you suggest our cities/states utilize to achieve a successful reduction in existing and/or the prevention of new cases of opioid addiction?" Deadline: December 31, 2021.
Patrick Henry Maddren Scholarship: A $2,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write a 700 to 800-word essay on the following topic: "What is your best solution for resolution of the student loan debt crisis?" Deadline: December 10, 2021.
Sutliff and Stout First Step Scholarship: A $1,500 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write a minimum 500-word essay detailing distracted driving habits that are common or that they possess and provide concrete steps of how they will put an end to those habits. Deadline: July 29, 2022.
Vocation
AIS Global Scholarship Program: A $5,000 scholarship awarded internationally to students to not only assist with their educational expenses, but also receive one-on-one mentoring with industry experts. Applicants must write a 1,500 to 2,000-word essay that highlights their favorite subject and the purpose and flow of the subject in detail. Deadline: May 15, annually.
American Psychological Association: Various scholarships and grants for advancing the science and practice of psychology. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Charish Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. All majors are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants pursuing design and engineering related fields. Applicants must write a 500-word essay designing their ideal future and what they plan to do in order to achieve that dream. Deadlines: January 1 and June 30, annually.
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students in memory of PCB Solutions employee, Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom. Applicants must write a short essay on the following topic: "Discuss your vision of electronic design, engineering and manufacturing in the global economy". Applicants must then create a short bio video describing themselves, their history and why education is important to them. Deadline: August 1 and December 1, annually.
Lawn Butler Scholarship: A bi-annual scholarship of $2,000 awarded to students who either write a 500-word maximum essay explaining an industry myth and how we can overcome it for the Spring scholarship or, create a one-minute video that shares why they think landscaping is important to communities for the Fall scholarship. Deadlines: December 5 (Spring) and August 5 (Fall), annually.
Lawn Starter Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who submits an essay between 500 and 700 words on the following prompt: "What makes you passionate about building a business?" Deadlines: August 20 and December 31, annually.
Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must submit an original web design piece created by them. The recipient of the scholarship will also receive a design critique session with Lounge Lizard Founder, Ken Braun. Deadlines: October 3, 2021, and February 19, 2022.
Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship: A $500 scholarship awarded to a student who follows the following instructions: Carefully research and compose an essay style Adobe Photoshop tutorial of 800 to 1,000 words, with screenshots and photos included to illustrate your points on one of the given topics. Deadline: October 15, annually.
Prime Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to five students who intend on pursuing a career in nursing. Deadline: July 31 and December 15, annually.
R3 Stem Cell Scholarship: An annual $1,500 scholarship awarded to students interested in pursuing the field of regenerative medicine. Applicants must write a minimum 1,000-word essay on the prompt; "How do you foresee stem cells affecting human life and health 10 years from now?" Deadline: December 31, 2021.
Simmrin Law Group Scholarship: A $1,500 scholarship awarded to students who are passionately pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Applicants must write a 500 to 1,000-word essay on one of the topics provided. Deadline: June 15, 2022.
Vida Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to students pursuing careers in the creative industry including art, calligraphy, sculpting, 3D modeling, fashion designing and more! Applicants must submit an application and write three essays (500-750 words in length) on the topics: "What has inspired your creativity?" "In what ways have you used your creativity to make a positive impact on the world?" "How would winning this scholarship help you build your future?" Deadlines: October 30 and April 30, annually.
Miscellaneous
Colleges That Change Lives: CTCL Scholarships of $1,000/year (renewable for up to four years) will be awarded to 3 students who will be attending a CTCL-member college or university. Requirements and deadlines vary.
RCA Hope for Addiction Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write an essay in 750 to 1,000 words on the topic provided. Deadline: January 31, annually.
Storage Area Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to students to assist with their educational expenses. Applicants must write an 800 to 1,500-word essay on one of the topics provided on the website. Deadline: September 1, annually.
Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest: A $200 scholarship awarded monthly to a student who writes an essay responding to the current prompt. Deadline: Ongoing monthly.
International Financial Aid and Scholarship Search: A search engine that finds scholarships specific to your school, state, and degree program. Requirements and deadlines vary.
International Scholarships: An online database of scholarships for graduates and undergraduates; specific to location and degree program. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Mobility International USA: An online source featuring scholarships and information on how to raise money for education, specific to exchange students looking to study in the U.S. Requirements and deadlines vary.
BUTEX North American Scholarships: Eight $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad at a BUTEX member institution in the UK. Requirements and deadlines vary.
NSEP: The National Security Education Program provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Recipients of this scholarship commit to seek careers in the federal government. Requirements and deadlines vary.
Rotary Foundation Scholarships: The Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world’s largest privately funded international scholarships program. Requirements and deadlines vary.