Where can I find the best outside scholarships?

I'm trying to get some financial help for college, and I've heard that outside scholarships can be a great option. Does anyone have recommendations on where to find the best ones? Any specific sites or resources? Thanks!

Finding scholarships can indeed be a critical part of making college affordable. There are several databases and platforms where you can start your search. Websites such as Fastweb and Scholarship.com are great places to start. They offer vast databases of scholarships and are updated consistently.

Next, you might want to look into Appily, which shows an abundance of scholarships that you can filter by category or deadline. This is a great resource as it offers not just scholarships offered by colleges and universities, but also by various organizations, companies, and foundations.

Also, check local opportunities in your community. These might not have as large of a pool of applicants, increasing your odds. Reach out to your high school counselor or local community organizations see if they can suggest any local scholarships.

Finally, don't forget about niche scholarships! These are scholarships based on specific criteria, for example, scholarships for left-handed students, for students from particular ethnic backgrounds, or for students interested in a particular field. They may have smaller candidate pools and might thus be less competitive.

Remember to begin your scholarship search early in order to meet all the varied deadlines and follow the requirements closely when you apply. Good luck with your search!