Looking for Scholarships?

Local Scholarships:

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley-dozens of local scholarships with 1 application cffrv org/apply/

Going Merry-- a search engine specializing in local scholarships goingmerry.com/

Recommended Search Engines:

Fastweb.com

Scholarships.com

Collegeboard.org

Petersons com/scholarship-search aspx

Salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/

Other Tips:

Ask your school counselor for recommendations Check scholarships from the schools you apply to Look at scholarships for your intended major Look for scholarships related to your clubs, activities or hobbies

Fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for state and federal assistance

Books:

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes

The College Board's Scholarship Handbook

Tanabe's The Ultimate Scholarship Book