To learn about scholarship opportunities, students should start by looking at their future university’s Office of Financial Aid website. These institutional scholarships are offered through the university based on both merit and need. Some may require an additional application, while others automatically consider any applicant that has submitted a regular admissions application. Apart from institutional scholarships, students should research alternative sources of educational funding online at websites such as Plexuss’ Scholarship finder and FastWEB, one of the largest resources for financial aid options. Your high school’s college counseling office is also a great place to ask about corporate or organizational scholarships that are being offered to students in your area.