See the list of deadlines for campus-wide scholarship programs. Information about other programs like Americorps, America Reads, overseas study programs and fellowships can also be found here. Do at least 2 searches to maximize your results. Fill out application. Check with your local university at least 9 months prior to starting for applications and scholarship and financial aid information.
Universities give many scholarships depending on the institution.
There are scholarships for starting freshman as well as for current students and upperclassmen. Often the admissions or financial aid office administers their own scholarships as well as separate scholarships offered by individual schools or departments within a university. Ask if the college has a comprehensive scholarship guide or where you can get more information on all the programs. Many schools now have great websites with comprehensive information on financial aid and scholarships. Community service Community Service has become very important to private sector scholarships as well as at some universities.