How can I find college scholarships for community service involvement?

I've dedicated a lot of my high school years to community service projects, and I'm hoping to find scholarships that recognize this. What are some good resources or tips for finding these opportunities?

There are several steps and resources you can make use of to find scholarships related to community service involvement.

First, start by reaching out to your school counselor. They may know of specific local or state scholarships that you qualify for based on your community service.

Next, utilize online scholarship databases. Resources like Fastweb, Chegg Scholarships, and Scholarship.com allow you to customize your profile and match you with appropriate scholarships. You can indicate your interest and dedication to community service in your profile to ensure you get matched with related scholarships.

Another good resource for scholarships is Appily (formerly known as Cappex). It has a healthy database of scholarships related to different interests, including community service.

Then there's the College Board’s Scholarship Search tool, which provides information on scholarships, financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs.

Lastly, don’t forget to explore community service organizations you’re involved with. Many such organizations offer scholarships for highly involved members.

Scholarship applications often require recommendation letters, so consider asking the supervisor or coordinator of your community service project for a letter. Writing an essay about your community service experiences can also help you stand out, especially if it reveals something meaningful about you.

Remember to start your search early and pay close attention to deadlines. It can be easy to miss out on opportunities simply because you started looking too late. Best of luck in your scholarship search!