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.

O Scholarships are only for high school seniors.

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

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.

Scholarship Checklist:

O Check out your KEES award at kheaa.com.

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.

Scholarship Search Sites and Apps

CollegeGreenLight.com

FastWeb.com

KHEAA.com

MyScholly.com (requires subscription)

Raise.me

ScholarshipOwl.com

Scholarships.com

Scholarships360.org

TheDream.us

Funding Your Future