And if you have been very active in your local church, they may be able to help you in other ways. Chamber of Commerce. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce. Even if they do not offer any themselves, you can usually get a listing of members, and many of them may offer small scholarships to local students. This is really obvious, but surprisingly enough, many students don't bother to check with their High School Guidance Counselors, Principles, Teachers, and other administrators.
Many high schools have scholarships specifically for their own students.
While you are in high school, you will be offered the opportunity to take the PSAT test, usually in your Junior year. Not only does it help you prepare yourself for the SAT later on, many National Merit Scholarship Programs are determined by the scores you receive on the PSAT test. Your College or University's Financial Aid Office. But don't expect them to be all that helpful. Many are staffed with students just like you, on work study programs.