YOUR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

Common Scholarship Myths

O Small scholarships aren't worth it.

O Too many people apply.

O My grades aren't good enough.

O I'm not involved in enough/any activities.

O They can only be used in Kentucky.

O My parents make too much money for me to get scholarships.

Affording Higher Education lists more than 5,000 financial aid programs available to Kentucky students at Kentucky colleges and universities. You can find a copy at your school, public library or online at kheaa.com.

O Scholarships are only for high school seniors.

O I have to write a new essay for every scholarship application.

Scholarship Search Sites and Apps

Scholarship Checklist:

O Check out your KEES award at kheaa.com.

CollegeGreenLight.com

FastWeb.com

KHEAA.com

MyScholly.com (requires subscription)

Raise.me

ScholarshipOwl.com

Scholarships.com

Scholarships360.org

TheDream.us

O Check out the scholarships in your local area in Affording Higher Education in your counseling office, library or online at kheaa.com.

O Check out scholarships at the colleges you are considering!

O Check out over 8,000 scholarships nationwide using the Scholarship Search at kheaa.com.

O Check out other reliable scholarship search websites or apps like the ones listed on this page.

O Be prepared to write an essay.

O Create a scholarship resume.

O Check with your parents' employer or your own.

O Ask the college or university about legacy or alumni scholarships.

Funding Your Future