Sit down and make a list of every group, club, sorority, fraternity, union, church or any other organization with which you or your family has some connection. Many denominations offer national scholarships to members and children of members. Both groups offer national scholarship assistance. These examples are just a starting point. Your scholarship research begins with this list.
Many departments have their own scholarships and scholarship committees.
The department can tell you when the deadlines are and what application forms are required. Your department may also be aware of private scholarships that are available to students in your major. Scholarship resource books are available in book stores and libraries. When found in the library, these are often reference books that cannot be removed from the library or office maintaining them. A review of the listings may provide you with some names and addresses to contact.