Finding Foundation Scholarship

Finding information on scholarship aid can be difficult to get but it pays to be persistent in your search.

The first thing you should do is contact the schools to which you're applying for information on any scholarship aid available to prospective students. Then visit your public library, and scope out reference books with information on the many scholarships available from both public and private sources.

In addition, some colleges and libraries have computerized scholarship listings that help students identify potential aid sources.

Check with your employer. Many companies will pay some or all of the cost of continuing education.

Check with local community organizations. Social service organizations or occupation-related groups you may be involved with could offer scholarships.

Look at sources that help a specific group of people. The Japanese American Citizens League, Lutheran Brotherhood, the American Architectural Foundation, and the American Association of University Women are just a few of the many organizations that help students in their interest group get aid.

National Association of Financial Aid Administrators
Scholarship and Fellowship Databases