Outside Scholarships

Here you can search from over 1.5 million different scholarships worth $3.4 billion dollars. The site is connected to Fastweb’s search tool. One stand-out feature this website offers is that if you provide your email address, you can get email notifications when new scholarships have loaded that match your search.

Peterson’s has the tools and tips you need to start your search -- and its search filters make navigation simple. Filling out a very short survey allows you to adjust the filters as you go, which gives you more control than sites that require extensive profiles to get started.

Cappex allows students to search both schools and scholarships, with a database of more than $11 billion in scholarships. A proprietary calculator also allows students to gauge their chances of getting into prospective schools with user-generated data.

The College Board’s comprehensive BigFuture site helps students look up information about colleges and how to pay for school. Its scholarships search engine provides information on more than $6 billion in scholarships, financial aid and internships.

Fastweb, owned by parent company Monster.com, is a free scholarship search provider that claims to have more than 1.5 million scholarships in its database. The site will find scholarships in its database and email you matches, deadlines and newsletters.

Whether you’re a high school student, college student, nontraditional or adult-learner, complete a free profile then get matched to scholarships and grants you're qualified for from colleges, universities, organizations, foundations, corporations, government & more.
 

Niche pairs students with the scholarships that match their qualifications, with student-friendly categories like no-essay scholarships. There are two ways to utilize this website for finding the money for college: (1) browse their scholarship categories or (2) set up a profile and get matched with potential scholarship opportunities.
 

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBTQ advocacy group and LGBTQ political lobbying organization in the United States. They have an established LGBTQ+ student scholarship database for the undergraduate and graduate levels. You can search for scholarships in your state or just click the search arrow to see the complete list.

Black Scholarships is an online directory of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for African American and other minority students. The programs listed on our web site give away millions of dollars in college funding, and are sponsored by foundations, government agencies and even corporations from all over the country.

Every year, HSF selects approximately 10,000 outstanding students of Hispanic heritage as HSF Scholars. HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and is awarded directly to students.

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country

POISE Foundation is proud to provide scholarship administration for the National NAACP Scholarship Program. Each year the NAACP, through generous donations, can provide scholarships to outstanding students.

This is the U.S Department of Labor’s free scholarship search tool. You can enter a keyword about the type of award you are looking for and use the filters to view award types, locations, level of study, and more.

Every year, the PDK Educational Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships across all PDK International membership categories – from high school students looking to fund their education program collegiate dreams to educators pursuing advanced degrees to take the next step in their careers – with one-time and renewable awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.

There are a wide variety of scholarships available through the Foundation: need-based, merit-based, unrestricted, and restricted. Unrestricted scholarships are open to any eligible member who applies, while restricted scholarships are available to members from specific chapters, fields of study, states of residence or certain colleges or universities.
 

CollegeBound administers over 240 privately funded college scholarships in a portfolio valued at close to $3 million. CollegeBound works exclusively in Baltimore City public schools to enable students to pursue a postsecondary education. CollegeBound manages over 220 privately funded college scholarships valued at $3 million. Our “no scholarship management fee” policy means that 100% of each donor’s contribution is applied to each scholarship. CollegeBound also awards 70 need-based last dollar grants each year to Baltimore City public school graduates attending 4-year colleges.

The Kids’ Chance of Maryland scholarship is intended to assist in obtaining a vocational or college undergraduate education for financially needy, qualified, worthy, and deserving students. The student cannot be older than 25 years of age. The student’s parent or guardian must have suffered a catastrophic or fatal accidental injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer. Scholarship awards vary and depend largely on the needs and educational expenses of the student. Scholarships cover tuition and books but may also include housing and meals.

Through a variety of scholarships, Central invests in Maryland students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees because it leads to bright futures for themselves, their families, and the communities where they live. Whether students are preparing to enter their freshman year, are mid college career, or studying for medical school, Central offer more than 80 scholarships and interest-free loans designed to help students focus on what’s important... classes.

BCF uses grants, impact investing, and advocacy to address issues facing the region today, while building a civic endowment to address the needs of future generations. Their Mission is to inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grant-making, enlightened civic leadership and strategic investments.

The community Foundation of Frederick County offers scholarships to Frederick County residents enrolled in post-secondary study, vocational, or technical training. Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary scholarship funding in Frederick County through the support provide by generous donors.

The Community Foundation of Frederick County, located in Frederick, Maryland, administers the scholarship selection process for the Trumpower Foundation Scholarship Fund. The Harold Glen and Audrey G. Benson Trumpower Foundation Scholarship application will be available each year on March 1st.

Maryland residents may be eligible for additional scholarships and grants through the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). In order to be eligible, students must complete the FAFSA each year by March 1st. Students are encouraged to visit MHEC's website for a full list of scholarships and grants.