Scholarship Websites

St. Peter High School subscribes to a scholarship search service. To access use www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com . The member login is Username: stpeter, Password: stpeter. This site has hundreds of scholarship opportunities and is updated monthly.

http://www.scholarships.com/ - Free service…database of over 600,000 scholarships, from about 8,000 sources, worth over $1.4 billion.

http://www.collegenet.com/ - Offers 10,000 scholarships and applying for college on-line.

http://www.fastweb.com/ - Each day, more than 20,000 people access this free scholarship search database containing 400,000 scholarships.

http://eduprep.com/ - Search through a database of more than 800,000 awards for free. Find contact information leading to billions of dollars in grants and scholarships.

http://www.internationalscholarships.com/ - Searchable Online Database of Scholarships all around the world.

http://www.collegelink.com – Free scholarship and search information.

http://www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm - This free scholarship search database includes scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate study. It also includes student loan forgiveness programs.

http://www.collegeboard.com/ - The College Board’s free scholarship search program.

http://www.freschinfo.com – A frequently updated database of scholarships which currently lists 1817 scholarship sources offering 130,000 awards.

http://www.fastaid.com/ - Claims to be “The world’s largest and oldest private sector scholarship database.

http://www.wiredscholar.com – The free scholarship search program of the well respected lending agency Sallie Mae.

http://www.petersons.com – Very respected name in college search information.

http://www.gocollege.com – Claims to be the largest free scholarship database in the country. Recognized by ABC’s 20/20 as reliable scholarship source.

http://www.scholarshipamerica.com – Access to programs coordinated through Scholarship America

Scholarship Tips:

Follow these guidelines to help make your scholarship search a successful one.

Apply early: Strictly observe deadlines and strive to submit applications early.

Be honest: It is important to be truthful about grades, experiences, memberships, qualifications, family finances and other information.

Be selective: Only apply if you meet the scholarship’s minimum requirements.

Seek advice: Talk to other students who have already won scholarships.

Carefully follow instructions: If the application asks for a 500-word essay, do not exceed this limit. When submitting the application, only include items requested.

Proofread your application: Review everything. Typos are a sure way not to be considered for a scholarship. Consider asking a parent, teacher or friend to read your application. Keep in mind that spell checkers are great; however, they only verify that words are spelled correctly. So, do not let this happen to you: I ran the spell checker on may essay, so I no everything is find.

Keep copies of everything you send: If your application is misplaced, having copies will make it easier to resend your information quickly.

Send you application packet by registered mail: Many sources offering scholarships will not confirm receipt of your application. Consider sending your application via USPS

registered mail so you know your materials arrived safely.

Protect Yourself: Learn How to Spot Possible Scholarship Scams:

Over the past several years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about the potential for scholarship scams. Here are some traps to avoid:

· “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”

· “I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.”

· “We will do all the work.”

· “The scholarship will cost some money.”

· “You are a finalist” in a contest you never entered.