Tips for finding local scholarships near me?

I'm trying to find scholarships that are available to students in my local area. Any advice on how to search for these or specific places I should look? I'd appreciate any guidance from others who've been through this.

Sure, happy to help! It can certainly aid your scholarship search to look locally. Oftentimes, local sponsors have less competitive applicant pools, which increases your chances of winning. Here are a few suggestions:

1. High School Guidance Office: Your high school guidance office can be an excellent resource for finding local scholarships. Many local organizations send information directly to the schools in their area.

2. Local Businesses: Local businesses, particularly those in your field of interest, may offer scholarships for deserving students. You could search online or call the businesses directly to inquire.

3. Community Organizations: Clubs like Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and other local service organizations often offer scholarships to local students.

4. Local Foundations and Non-Profits: Local foundations, including community foundations and local chapters of larger charities, may also sponsor scholarships.

5. Websites/Apps: There are many online platforms where you can register and search for scholarships. One of them is the new Appily which has vast information on scholarships and can help in finding local ones.

6. Universities: If you've chosen a local university, they may also have scholarships available to residents in your area.

7. Local Government: Check with your city, county, and state government’s education departments since they often run scholarship programs for local students.

Remember to start searching and preparing early. The more information you gather and the earlier you get started, the better your chances of successful applications.