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Private Scholarship Searches and Tips Private scholarships are administered by organizations that are not affiliated with colleges or universities. These organizations fund scholarships based on a wide range of eligibility criteria. Deadlines range from early November to mid July annually. The Office of Financial Aid at CU-Boulder does not endorse any private scholarship or web site listed on this page. We provide this information to you as a resource and assume you will exercise your own best judgment.
Where to look:-College or University websites-Online Scholarship Databases -High School Counselors Office -Employer -Local Community -Family Affiliations Informational Sites:www.studentscholarshipsearch.comwww.collegescholarships.org Search Databases:www.FastWeb.comwww.scholarships.com www.collegenet.com www.gocollege.com www.FreSchInfo.com www.internationalscholarship.com www.free-4u.com Scholarship Application Tips:-Actively investigate as many scholarship opportunities as possible-Start applying for scholarships when you apply for admission -Investigate scholarship opportunities early and often -Never assume that you are ineligible based on less than perfect grades or test scores -Read all application material thoroughly -Dont be discouraged by scholarships that are for small dollar amounts, every bit helps! -Show how much effort you put into your application -Open an email account specifically for scholarships using a professional handle. Avoid handles which are cutesy or inappropriate. Check the account often so you dont miss any crucial messages. Beware of Scholarships that-Require an application, membership or redemption fee-Oblige applicants to provide personal identifiable information such as a Social Security Number -Guarantee an award if you use their services -Are automatically awarded from an unknown donor despite lack of submission of an application Private Scholarship Search Database-Sort scholarships by type of study, student, or deadline with this filterable excel database. Hyperlink to donor applications and start applying for private scholarships today!
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