Remember: NEVER apply for a scholarship that requires an application fee. No legitimate outside scholarships will require you to release your social security number, banking info, or credit card number in order to apply.
Here are some handy resources to help you get started in your search for additional funding:
Scholarship Scams -- Advice from the Federal Trade Commission
Federal Student Aid -- general info from the federal government, including the Department of Labor's scholarship search tool
General scholarship search engines include:
Big Future
Scholly ® Scholarships by Sallie SM
FastWeb
College Express
Cappex
Going Merry
Sofi
Bold.org
Access Scholarships
Specific Scholarships
International students can utilize https://www.internationalscholarships.com/ to search for international-specific scholarships
North Carolina residents may reference College Foundation of NC's website for helpful information about applying for college, financial aid, and merit-based scholarships. Additionally, information on the College Foundation of NC's student loan program can be found on the NC Assist website
Golden Leaf Scholarship for students who live in a North Carolina eligible county. Please check the website for further eligibility criteria.
CFNC also offers a recurring no-essay scholarship contest open to NC residents or students attending a college in NC -- we would encourage all interested students to apply!
Western North Carolina residents may reference the Community Foundation of WNC's website for additional scholarships
Certain Western North Carolina residents may also be eligible for the Gertrude McDaris Ruskin and Sidney H. Ruskin Scholarship -- more info here!
Trueleaf Market Agricultural Sciences Award (for students studying agriculture)
Be Bold No Essay Scholarship
College Ave. Monthly Scholarship
The Garden Club of America Scholarships
NC Patriot Foundation Scholarships
Barton Watch Bands $1,000 Scholarship
Quality Hoops Scholarship
Mental Health Scholarship
Senior Care Aging Matters Scholarship
Presbyterian Scholarship for Undergraduates
Select Saunas Scholarship
Boster Bio Scholarship
Stromberg's Scholarship Program
Domaine Scholarship
Bones Coffee Scholarship
Global Scholarships $3,000 Scholarship for International Students
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship
Dirwin Bike Scholarship
Manhattan Home Design Scholarship
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
VidaBox $500 Scholarship
Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program
Check City Scholarship
Loov Organic $500 Scholarship