Tips for Searching & Applying for Scholarships | Part 1
When Should I Search for Scholarships?

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We get this question a lot! So when should you search for scholarships? Here are some helpful tips and some websites to search for scholarships. Good Luck!

  • Scholarship searches should be performed throughout the year.
  • If you are a high school student, start looking during your senior year.
  • If you are a college student and are planning to transfer to another institution within the next year, begin looking for scholarships a year ahead.
  • Allow yourself time to complete all the requirements needed to submit scholarship applications.
  • No matter where you are in your college career, it is never too late to apply for scholarships.
  • Never stop until you are out of school and debt-free.
  • Apply for as many scholarships as you can. The more scholarships you apply for the better your chances are to be awarded scholarships.

Scholarship Search Websites

This is Part 1 is a series of helpful scholarship tips! Stay tuned for our next post.

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