Use a scholarship tracker like this one to keep your scholarship applications organized!
Scholarship sites are divided into university campus and type below.
Listed in order of application deadline.
Merit-Based Scholarships
ASUASU will automatically consider you for New American University scholarships upon completing your admission application. For other scholarships click button below.
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NAUNAU only considers your 16 core classes GPA and ACT/SAT scores for academic merit-based scholarships. Other scholarships available just click on button below.
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U of AWildcat Excellence scholarships are based on academic merit including cumulative core GPA, ranking and ACT/SAT scores. For more scholarships click button below.
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Private Scholarship Search
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College Depot Scholarships
Check frequently! These are changed on a regular basis and include mostly local and statewide scholarships meaning more chances of getting awarded! Click Here
Reliable Scholarship Sites
1. Scholly
Scholly has helped students win more than $50 million in college scholarship money. It’s both an online search engine and mobile app. Just create an account, enter information about your location and activities, and Scholly will match you with local and national scholarships.
Scholly is the brainchild of Christopher Gray. After growing up poor in Alabama, Gray managed to win an incredible $1.3 million in scholarship money. Now, he’s on a mission to help others gain funding for college, too.
2. College Board Scholarship Search
College Board’s Scholarship Search engine has long been an industry leader for locating scholarship and grant money. It partners with over 2,200 programs and has a number of filters to help you narrow down your options.
You can enter personal and academic information to find scholarships for which you’d qualify or you can search for scholarships by type. Some scholarships honor academic achievement, while others prioritize students involved in certain activities.
3. Going Merry
Search and apply faster and smarter through this site similar to the Common App! Follow this direct link: Going Merry
4. Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com offers a robust database of grants across the country. In fact, the site has collected over 3.7 million scholarships adding up to $19 billion. To get your hands on some of this cash, create a profile with Scholarships.com. Then, narrow down your options with personalized filters.
Each scholarship will have its own application requirements, but some may overlap enough so you can use the same materials to apply.
5. Cappex
Cappex is another huge directory of scholarships totaling over $11 billion in funding. It offers a frequently updated database, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
But Cappex doesn’t just offer a scholarship database. It also gives advice on the college application process, offers college reviews, and provides overviews of different majors.
6. Chegg
The Chegg scholarship finder is another great tool that will help you find scholarships for school. If you sign up, you’ll get additional filters to customize your search. But if you prefer, you can get started without one and search by location, GPA, and application type.
If you’re burnt out with application essays, narrow the list down to scholarships that don’t require an essay. Chegg also offers a monthly $1,000 grant. To apply, you’ll answer creative questions such as “If you started a company, what would it be and why?”
7. Niche
Head to the Niche scholarship search engine for a user-friendly directory with no required sign-up process. One of its best categories is the “Easy to Apply” filter. Here, you can search for scholarships that don’t have an essay, GPA, or recommendation requirement.
With such an easy application process, it will be even easier to give these scholarships your best shot.
8. Scholarship Monkey
On Scholarship Monkey, you’ll find tons of scholarships that are searchable by keyword. Plus, you can create a profile and save scholarships to revisit at a later time.
Scholarship Monkey doesn’t have as many navigation filters as some other sites. You’ll have to do a little more digging to find the right opportunities. But if it saves you money on college, it’s worth it.
9. Look locally
Finally, don’t forget to search locally for scholarship opportunities. Your school counselors are an excellent resource, as they work with students year after year to find college funding. You can even ask around at a community center or Rotary Club about college funding. Ask your parents to check with their Human Resources department at work for potential tuition assistance or reduction programs for their dependents, aka YOU!
Many local scholarships only award $1,000 or less, but the pool of applicants is smaller than many national awards. Even small scholarships will help pay your living costs and reduce the amount you take out in student loans.
AZ Community Foundation
- Scholarship Deadlines vary, check often! https://azfoundation.acade_micworks.com/
National Scholarships
AZ Dept of Education Scholarships
Horatio Alger Scholarships
- Honeywell Scholarship for STEM majors
- Career & Tech Program Scholarship
HSF SCHOLARSHIP (for high school seniors and current college students)
The HSF Scholarship Application Opens January 1, 2019!
The HSF Scholarship is designed to aid students of Hispanic heritage in their pursuit of a college degree. Scholarships are available to high school seniors, undergraduate students (all years), graduate students, and community college students transferring to four-year universities. Awards are merit-based, and final amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on demonstrated financial need.
Phase 1 of the application, which is a short questionnaire, opens on January 1, 2019 and closes on February 5. After review of all Phase 1 submissions, the top qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application Phase 2.
Apply at HSF.net/scholarship.
About Education
Various scholarships organized by month.
UCanGo2
Organized by due date.
Community Service-Based Scholarships
- https://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy-scholarships
- http://www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors/senior-scholarships.html
- By Colleges - https://scholarships.asu.edu/colleges
- Hispanic Business Assoc. Scholarship - https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/873
- ASU Latino Partnership Scholars-Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1636
- Armstrong Family Foundation Scholarship https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/ArmstrongFamilyFoundationScholarship
- Doran Community Scholars Program https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/DoranCommunityScholars
The Dream US Scholarship - click here
ScholarshipsAZ (Google Doc with multiple scholarships) - click here
SPRING 2019 Scholarships
The Scholarship Programs below are accepting applications from students between April 12, 2019 and May 10, 2019. Please read the application instructions on the website carefully before applying.
Finance Academy Scholarship - May 10, 2019 (28 Awards - $2,500)
This scholarship contest is open to any U.S. student in grades 9-12 who has completed at least one module of a Finance Academy course during the 2018 - 2019 school year. The scholarship contest will run in both the fall and spring semesters.
Purpose and Award:
To recognize the efforts of students and teachers committed to financial and entrepreneurship education, Fifth Third will award twenty-eight accomplished students across the country with a $2,500 529 College Savings Gift Card via our scholarship contest.
Apply here.
Cerebrum Scholarship - April 30, 2019 (1 Award - $1,000)
To be eligible for the Cerebrum Scholarship:
A) You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B) You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Enter to win this scholarship drawing before midnight Pacific on April 30, 2019. The winner will be announced on May 1, 2019. Apply here.
Sports Unlimited Scholarship - April 25, 2019 (1 Award - $1,000)
To be eligible for the Sports Unlimited Scholarship:
A) You must be a graduating high school senior or a freshman/sophomore in college.
B) You can't be related to anyone at Sports Unlimited.
C) We reserve the right to verify the date of high school graduation and/or college enrollment.
Sports Unlimited is dedicated to reaching further than the field, court, or diamond that you play on. We believe in fostering development and empowering ourselves and others through higher education because it takes as much courage to succeed in the classroom as it does on the field. Once every year, we offer a $1,000 college scholarship to the athlete who inspires us most through his or her essay. You might even be featured in our blog! Apply here.
NPG Essay Scholarship - April 19, 2019 (6 Awards - $2,000)
To be eligible for the NPG Essay Scholarship you must:
A) Have your entry received by 11:59 PM EST on April 19, 2019 through NPG's official submission webpage. Those received after the deadline will NOT be accepted.
B) Document must be in MS Word or an MS Word compatible file to be considered, (Google Docs will not be accepted), and include the entrant's name, address, email, and telephone number. Letter should be between 500 and 750 words, in 12-14 pt. font. Only the body of the letter will be considered in the word count. If cited sources are included, they are not included in the word count.
C) Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
D) Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior enrolled in an official undergraduate program of study for the Fall 2019 semester. Applicant must be 14 years old or older.
E) Applicant must be enrolled in or attending an accredited school within the United States, or operated overseas by the U.S. government, for the Fall 2019 semester.
F) No purchase or contribution is required for entry. Neither membership in nor contributions to NPG will enhance the chances of winning.
G) Essay must be the original work of applicant.
H) Applicant must sign and date the Application Form.
Apply here.
Internships/Summer Programs
ASU West
At ASU SummerUp Camps, you will have the opportunity to live and dine on campus, and experience life as a college student — engaging in college-level coursework and meeting others who share your academic interests.
This is a great way to up your skills and challenge yourself academically, while becoming a more competitive college applicant.
For the week students will stay on campus with 24 hour supervised staff, living in our beautiful facilities. They will have recreational activities planned in our Sun Devil Fitness Center, learning opportunities in a fun environment, causal hangouts after dinner in our eating areas and an chance to get the full experience of summer camp, minus the mesquites and bug bites!
Participants may choose from nine academic tracks led by expert faculty from various ASU colleges and schools including:
W. P. Carey School of Business
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
School of Sustainability
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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Arizona State University
Multiple Summer Enrichment Programs available starting at no cost! - Click here.
Find out what it’s like to be a member of a health care team at the 2018 Summer Health Institute@ASU, hosted by Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions.
Public Service Leadership Academy
Grades: 11th Grade
Location: Downtown campus, Taylor Place
Cost: Free for Junior Scholars, $40 for all
Registration Deadline: Stay tuned for new deadline!
Advance your leadership skills while preparing for college and exploring your passion for public service. You'll gain hands-on experience during interactive sessions led by faculty and staff, and work on a group community project throughout the week.
Apply at publicservice.asu.edu/psla
Summer Health Institute
The Summer Health Institute @ ASU is for students who are currently in the 11th grade that have indicated an interest in health/health care and ASU. SHI is for students who will be in 12th grade next year/plan to graduate May or June 2019. During the institute, you will be able to experience a variety of health-related activities, including three hours daily of health care simulations such as suturing, IVs and intubation, at Creighton University School of Medicine at Dignity Health's St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. You’ll also spend time interacting with professional health care providers and touring local health care facilities.
There will be two sessions to choose from. Session 1 runs July 8-14 and Session 2 is July 15-21. Both are at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus. Participants will stay in Taylor Place residence hall during the institute.
Dates: TBD
Location: ASU Downtown campus
Cost: All costs associated with the 2018 Summer Health Institute have been generously underwritten by Dignity Health and Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Regional Campus at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. The only cost to participants is their travel to and from the camp.
Is this a residential program? Yes. Open to in-state and out-of-state students who will be high school seniors during 2018-2019
Deadline: May 1st including receipt of official high school transcripts
Participant Selection: Open to both residents and non-residents of Arizona. Twenty-four students per session will be selected by a committee and notified on Friday, May 18th.
Space is limited, so complete and submit your application by May 1, 2018.
Visit our website for more information, including the application, a previous schedule, news coverage, and videos showing you what you can expect from attending. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Nate Wade at [email protected]
ASU 7Up Robotics Camp
This camp is designed for students entering grades 7 and 8. Exceptional students entering grade 6 can be considered. Students will start to learn programming using Alice programming environment with 3D animation, movie and game development. Then, student will design and construct robots, learn EV3 robotics programming, and participate in the robotics challenge at the level of difficulty similar to FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Competition.
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Location: Tempe campus
Cost: $650
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2018
For program inquiries, contact: [email protected] 480-965-3199
Summer Experience at West - Residential
Join us for the ASU Summer Experience at West where students in entering grades 9-12 will participate in unique, college-prep experiences. Participants will enjoy interactive activities that may include research, laboratory visits, presentations, seminars, college-major explorations and panel discussions led by current ASU students and faculty.
Grades: 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Location: West campus
Cost: $100
Registration Deadline: May 5, 2018
For program inquiries, contact: [email protected] 480-965-6060
SCHOLARSHIPSAZ.ORG
Various scholarships organized by due date in Google Doc - Click Here
College Success Arizona
The application process will begin in mid-January, 2018.
To be eligible to apply for a College Success Arizona scholarship, all students must:
- Be an active member of, and recommended by, one of our College Access Partner Organizations. For a complete list of our partners, click here.
- Demonstrate high potential and motivation to succeed in college
- Be a graduate of an Arizona high school and entering college or university as a first-time enrollee
- Enroll in an Arizona community college, college or university
- Must meet the criteria to receive Federal Student Aid, be Pell Grant eligible, and able to demonstrate significant financial need as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Application available here.
Personal Statement and Resumé
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