I'm hunting for a comprehensive portal that lists scholarships for college students. Does anyone know any platforms that are particularly helpful or trustworthy for this?
I'd recommend starting with the U.S. Department of Labor's free scholarship search tool. The website compiles over 9,500 scholarships and can be a great starting point for your search. As you apply, remember that you should never have to pay to access scholarships or for a scholarship service—those are typically scams.
Another resource is Appily, which offers an array of scholarships to browse based on your academic and extracurricular profile. Additionally, Fastweb and Scholarship.com are websites that can target scholarships that fit your specific profile once you input basic information about yourself.
Furthermore, certain universities have their own scholarship databases, so once you have an idea of where you'd like to apply, be sure to check those out. Don't forget to explore local community scholarships, as they tend to have a smaller applicant pool.
Lastly, while not technically a database, the College Board's Opportunity Scholarships program offers students the chance to win scholarships by simply taking steps on the path to college.
It's going to take some legwork to find suitable scholarships and complete the applications, but the effort can definitely pay off. Best of luck to you!
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