RESOURCES
When reviewing resources, make sure you really pay attention to things that make you unique. Geography? Your major? Unique groups you identify
with? This will help you narrow down where to spend your energy when applying.
Specifc Examples:
AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship: [https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/17/] This scholarship is available to students
from groups underrepresented in their feld working toward a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Underrepresented groups may be defned
by: gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality and other non-visible diferences. AfterCollege helps
students fnd jobs and internships based on their education and helps employers engage with students through scholarships, events, and job/internships postings.
Costco Scholarship Fund: [http://www.costcoscholarshipfund.org/] This scholarship, which is supported by Costco, is available to diverse candidates at both
Seattle University and the University of Washington.
General Sites:
CollegeXpress: [http://www.collegexpress.com/] Create a profle and search through $7 billion worth of scholarships (open to high school and college students).
Cappex: [http://www.cappex.com/] After you create a profle (or link to your Facebook account), you can search through $11 billion worth of scholarships.
TG Adventures in Education (AIE): [http://www.aie.org/Scholarships/] Search through 15,000 scholarship opportunities.
The College Board: [https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search] Search through 2,200 programs for scholarships and other fnancial aid opportunities.
StudentAdvisor: [http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships] Download this app to search through scholarships on the go.
CareerOneStop: [http://www.careeronestop.org/EducationTraining/Pay/Scholarships.aspx] More than 7,000 scholarship opportunities, searchable by award type,
state, study level, and afliation.
NerdWallet: [http://www.nerdwallet.com/nerdscholar/scholarships/] Search through more than 10,000 opportunities and get more ideas for improving your
scholarship apps.
Your College: Don't forget to check the website at the college you attend! There are often specifc resources available just for you. Often
the scholarship resources are located within the fnancial aid ofce. Your school will also be aware of, and may manage the applications for,
specifc scholarships like the Costco example given above.
Good luck and happy applying! u
Jennifer Rutt is the Senior Director of Engagement for AfterCollege. She has worked in the university recruiting
feld for over 15 years, including at the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
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