When do most scholarship deadlines occur?

Scholarship deadlines seem to be all over the place. Is there a common timeframe when most of these deadlines occur? I want to make sure I don’t miss out on any potential scholarships.

You're correct that scholarship deadlines can indeed vary widely. However, many scholarship deadlines tend to fall between October and March. This is the prime application period, as donors align their timelines with the college application season. Therefore, it's a good idea to ramp up your scholarship search in the early fall and apply for as many scholarships as you can through the winter months.

A significant number of scholarships have deadlines in early spring, between March and April. These are often scholarships offered by local organizations or communities and are intended to help students with their tuition for the upcoming academic year.

That being said, there are also scholarships with deadlines throughout the year. Some have multiple deadlines or even a rolling deadline where applications are accepted year-round. Remember to keep track of each scholarship's specific deadline in your scholarship search tool or planner.

As the saying goes, "the early bird catches the worm." Starting your scholarship search early, ideally in the summer before your senior year, will give you plenty of time to find scholarships to apply to and prepare your applications.