Scholarship Search

Scholarship Search Resources

Take advantage of free online scholarship searches:

• Info: Paying for College
• Scholarship search
• College Connection
• Scholarships for students regardless of immigration status
• Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
• Scholarship.com
• Scholarship Experts
• The Sallie Mae Fund

Scam Warning

Beware of scholarship scams. Legitimate scholarship information and applications should be free of charge. If you encounter a scholarship you think could be fraudulent, report the information to:

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• New Mexico Attorney General's Office
  
  

Be cautious of statements such as:

• "The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
• "You can't get this information anywhere else."
• "Credit card or bank account number is needed to hold this scholarship."
• "We'll do all the work."
• "You're a finalist!" in a contest you never entered.

Other Ways to Find Scholarships

Talk to department faculty, achievement coaches, and your academic advisor. Professors and academic advisors may know about grant opportunities specific to your area of study. Ask them about private and corporate sponsorships for which you might qualify.

You may also benefit from connecting with your community to find organizations that offer scholarships. Some examples include:

• Businesses or organizations in your neighborhood.
• Your employer or your parents' employers.
• Organizations that provide awards based on specific characteristics (age, heritage, gender, orientation, culture, ethnicity, etc).