{"id":2403,"date":"2018-07-16T13:47:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T13:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.scholarshipowl.com\/?p=2403"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:54:23","slug":"scholarship-search-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/find-scholarships\/scholarship-search-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Search Engines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"With the thousands of college scholarships available to students, it can be hard to know which ones are worth applying to. Scholarship search engines help to narrow down and categorize scholarships to help you find the ones that are fitting for you. There are so many free scholarship search engines, that it can be confusing knowing which one to use. Here are some tips and things to look out for to help you when using search engines to find scholarships.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do They Work?<\/h2>\n

Scholarship search engines have a database of thousands (and some, millions) of scholarships. You may search for these scholarships either by a keyword or by creating a profile. If you have a type of \u00a0scholarship in mind, you may try searching for it to see if there is something available. You may also search for the name of a specific scholarship. If you choose to create a profile (as many sites require), you must fill in your personal and academic information. You then receive a list of scholarships based off of your personal information. You may also choose to browse scholarship lists, but this may be less relevant and more time consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"studentDo Your Research<\/h2>\n

Not all search engines offer the same scholarships. <\/span>Some search engines may offer more relevant scholarships for you than others. Spend time researching a few different search engines to find the one that is right for your personal needs. Choose a few search engines and create a profile. After creating a profile, the search engine creates a list of scholarships based off of the information you provided. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use as Many Filters as Possible<\/h2>\n

The more specific you get in your search, the more relevant the scholarships will be to your needs. Scholarship search engines like College Board and Unigo have many filter options. You should enter in as much information about yourself as possible, such as your religion, \u00a0G.P.A, and gender. <\/span>This way, you have a better chance at finding a scholarship to which you qualify. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Tools Offered by Search Engines<\/h2>\n

\"StudentSome scholarship search engines offer you more tools to help you plan for your college education. The Big Future search engine has calculators to help you plan your college tuition, as well as helpful articles videos and guides. Another interesting tool is on the Cappex search engine. This search engine features a \u201cwhat are my chances tool,\u201d which calculates your chance of getting into a certain college. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many scholarship search engines, such as Scholarships.com allow you to save your search or star it as favorite. Cappex allows you to sort the scholarships into categories \u201cwill apply\/might apply\/will not apply,\u201d for future reference. This can help you organize your research, and come back to it at a later time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Tips to Keep in Mind:<\/span><\/h3>\n