Scholarships Search

Many students use outside or "third party" scholarships to augment financial aid awards provided by their school. It is often reported that every year, thousands of scholarship dollars go unused because no eligible recipient can be found.

The Internet provides a wide array of research and database tools that can help you learn about thousands of scholarships and awards, and hopefully prevent awards from going unused.  After entering profile information, these Internet scholarship search engines will provide information about specific awards. With that information, you can complete applications and provide required essays and letters of recommendation.

FAO Scholarship Searches:

• We recommend you use our premium scholarship search service, combining the resources, content and databases of the top scholarship search providers - Click Here

Other Resources:

• InternationalScholarships.com - College Scholarship Search

• FundFinder by the College Board

• International Education Financial Aid - For International Students Worldwide!

Hints, tips and advice:

There are agencies and organizations that will conduct searches for a fee and even "guarantee" being able to procure the fee amount in awards. Advice: be wary of any solicitation from an agency that offers to conduct a scholarship search for you. You can do the research on your own - if you have the time.  Otherwise, we recommend: the Scholarship Experts Scholarship search service, combining the resources, content and databases of the top scholarship search providers in one location.

The Department of Education and Federal Trade Commission have posted warnings about fraudulent or deceptive agencies and how to ensure you are not fooled by such organizations. 

Finally, follow all application instructions to a "T". Meet all deadlines and follow up to ensure all materials get to the appropriate party by in a timely manner. Always - talk with your financial aid office.

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