Search tools

Watch this video for an in-depth look at how and where to search for scholarships that meet your unique interests, skills, and experiences. Then, scroll down to access an array of free search tools.

There are many good, free, online scholarship search tools. Research your options and use the resources that work best for you. Here are a few tools to consider:

Broad search tools applicable to everyone:

• The WashBoard – search for scholarships for students in Washington
• Nationally Coveted College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Post-Doctoral Awards – a helpful listing of national scholarships at all levels
• UW Libraries GFIS office provides access to Grant Forward (scroll down below the picture to access the link; requires UW NetID) – “Searches for funding opportunities across a wide variety of foundation, federal and other funding sources.”
• College Success Foundation
• SallieMae – a large, commercial scholarship database
• Scholarships.com – a large, commercial scholarship database

Search tools applicable to specific populations:

• UNCF – private scholarship provider to minority group members
• APIASF – scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
• HSF – empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education
• American Indian College Fund scholarship resources
• Beyond Dreaming: Scholarship List for Undocumented Students in Washington State provided by the Beyond Dreaming Conference
• Immigrants Rising: Empowering undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
• Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs’ list of education resources and scholarships

Search tools applicable to US student studying abroad and international students studying in the US:

• scholars4dev, “short for Scholarships for Development, is an updated listing of international scholarships that are open to students from developing countries and international students in general.”
• Study Abroad Scholarships
• Institute of International Education
• International Education Financial Aid
• Study in the USA
• NAFSA Association of International Educators – “Financial Aid for Undergraduate International Students”
• EduPASS Financial Aid for International Students
• US State Department’s Education USA