As a junior, I'm feeling overwhelmed with the scholarship search process. Are there any apps or websites that are considered the 'best' at finding scholarships suited to my profile?
There are several notable tools to help refine the scholarship search according to a student's specific profile. For instance, Fastweb and Scholarships.com are both well-established databases that match students with scholarships based on the profile they create.
Fastweb in particular offers numerous resources, including articles and toolkits, to assist with with the scholarship application process. Scholarships.com enables sorting by categories like student type, major, and state to help narrow down potential options.
In addition to these, Appily is another tool that has a comprehensive database of scholarships, and it tips new scholarships in your direction as they become available.
Remember that consistency is key in the search for scholarships. It's better to regularly dedicate some time to this process, as new scholarships are consistently being posted. Don't forget to also investigate local and smaller-scale scholarships. They might be less competitive since they attract fewer applicants.
Lastly, when evaluating potential scholarships for fit, make sure to carefully read the eligibility criteria for each one. This ensures that you are indeed a good fit for the scholarship and not wasting your time on applications for scholarships you’re not qualified for.
Good luck on your search!
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