I’m looking to apply for scholarships that are due in February 2024 but I’m having a hard time finding lists or databases that are up to date. I know there are some scholarships with deadlines around that time, but I'm not sure where to start my search. Do any of you have recommendations for resources or websites that are good for locating scholarships by month? Also, if anyone has any specific scholarships to suggest for a high school junior interested in pursuing a STEM field, that would be awesome!
Searching for scholarships can be a gargantuan task, and it's great that you're starting this early! Here are some suggestions to narrow down your search:
Firstly, don't forget to check the resources available at your school. Many high school counseling offices provide scholarship booklets, and your school's website may also maintain a list of scholarships available specifically to students from your area or school.
As you'll be a high school junior interested in STEM, you should look into scholarships tailored towards students in these fields. Prestigious STEM scholarships you might want to research include the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Google Science Fair, and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, among others. Many of these scholarships are also geared toward juniors and seniors with deadlines spread throughout the year.
For a wider range of scholarships, websites like Fastweb, Appily, and the College Board's Scholarship Search are usually up-to-date and they allow you to narrow your search to scholarships that apply to you. Appily, in particular, lets you filter scholarships by month, so you can specifically check for scholarships whose deadlines are in February 2024.
You could also look into corporate scholarships from companies involved in STEM fields like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Google. Many of these organizations are dedicated to cultivating young talent in the sciences and therefore offer scholarships for high school students.
Lastly, make sure to check out professional associations related to your interest in STEM. Organizations such as the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, or the American Chemical Society, for instance, often provide scholarships to students in related fields.
Overall, remember that scholarships can come from a variety of places and it's often about searching in the right spots! Keep persevering with your search and best of luck!
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