Hey, like I said in the title, I’ve been applying to scholarships one or two a day to help pay for my tuition this semester and next year. Even though I’m doing this regularly, I feel like I’m not doing enough. I spend the rest of my day relaxing, but part of me thinks I should push harder. At the same time, I don’t want to burn out and stop altogether. I know most of the ones I apply for won’t work out, but I just feel like I should be doing more. Any advice?
How are you finding so many scholarships to apply for?
Zen said:
How are you finding so many scholarships to apply for?
I use websites like scholarships.com, niche, and sometimes bold for bigger ones. My school’s financial aid office also suggested sites like UNCF and TMCF since I go to an HBCU, which helps me find smaller scholarships.
@Ziv
Thanks for the tips!
Are you going for the big general scholarships or smaller niche ones?
Vance said:
Are you going for the big general scholarships or smaller niche ones?
I’m applying to a mix. I’ll go for small local ones when I find them, but I also apply for bigger ones that match what I’m studying or my financial situation.
From my experience, it’s usually worth focusing on the big ones like Gates, QuestBridge, or JRF. State-specific ones are okay but don’t always make a big impact.
Oakley said:
From my experience, it’s usually worth focusing on the big ones like Gates, QuestBridge, or JRF. State-specific ones are okay but don’t always make a big impact.
Thanks so much for those suggestions. In high school, I only got a couple of local scholarships that barely made a difference, so I’m still trying to figure out how to cover my tuition now.