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Watch how these students won scholarships and made college possible

We know the long nights, the doubt, you're not alone. These students felt it too — but scholarships turned their struggles into dreams realized

Avery M.

Won $1000 🎉

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Lydia D.

Won $1000 🎉

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Lindsey V.

Won $1000 🎉

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

We know college feels out of reach

With tuition costs raising every year, college can feel impossible. But these costs shouldn't determine your future. That's why our winners don't just apply to scholarships - they win them.

Meet our latest scholarship winners

Atley M.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $500

$500 Judging Books By Covers Survey Scholarship

"My name is Atley McDonald, and I'm a high school Junior from Denton, Texas. When I found out I had won $500 dollars from the Judging Books by Covers scholarship, I was very excited. Knowing I have this financial security is great for my future in college, and I encourage everyone to use ScholarshipOwl as well."

Evan D.

Apr 8, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Encourage Empowerment Scholarship

"I wasn’t sure if I would ever get a scholarship from this but a few months after I signed up I got the exciting news that I had actually won a scholarship! As someone from a low income house this support means so much for my education, this money is going towards furthering my education and academic opportunities. If I can win, you can too!"

Kayleah B.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $2,026

$2,026 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"My name is Kayleah, and I am a college student studying ESL education while working full..."

Brian O.

Apr 8, 2026

Won $1,000

? Kikoff Your Credit Glow-Up Scholarship! ?

"I’m glad I won $1000. I can put it towards my school and pay a little bit off and keep g..."

Matthew T.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $500

$500 Declutter Your Life Spring Cleaning Scholarship

"Hi, my name is Matthew and I am a high school senior looking forward to graduation and p..."

Kaitlin S.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $500

$500 Spring Fling Community Engagement Scholarship

"Hi, I am Kaitlin. I recently graduated from the University of St Thomas and am starting..."

Romina O.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $1,000

The JPMC Gen Z Insights Community $1,000 Scholarship

"Hello, my name is Romina Ojeda. I am a student at City College. I am majoring in electri..."

Kyra R.

Apr 5, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

"My name is Kyra Reuber and I was so surprised to see that I had won! Honestly I didn't r..."

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Alex M.

Apr 5, 2026

Won $1,000

Fund.com $1,000 Smart Money for Students Scholarship

"Hi im Alex and Im currently a high school senior at Arvin High School. When I first sign..."

Abrie S.

Apr 5, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"My name is Abrie Sterbank and I plan on attending Gonzaga University to major in busines..."

Madison N.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $500

The $500 Big PB Energy Survey Scholarship

"I’m Madi, a pre-veterinary student at the University of Wyoming with a passion for working with livestock and serving agricultural communities. When I found out I had won this scholarship, I felt incredibly grateful and proud, knowing it would help support my goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian. This scholarship means a lot to me because it allows me to continue gaining hands-on experience and focusing on my education without as much financial stress. Using ScholarshipOwl made the process simple and helped me find opportunities I might have missed, which gave me more confidence to keep applying. If I can do it, you can too!! Don’t hesitate to put yourself out there and go after these opportunities!"

Anna D.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $1,000

$1000 Oops, I Wrote a Poem Scholarship

"My name is Anna, and I’m a mom, designer and student trying to juggle creative work with..."

Richard S.

Apr 5, 2026

Won $1,000

? Kikoff Your Credit Glow-Up Scholarship! ?

"I have had a ScholarshipOwl account for over a year and this is the first scholarship th..."

Carl R.

Apr 6, 2026

Won $500

Education Advice $500 Scholarship

"I cant believe that I won! This is so exciting, this will go towards my education at Pos..."

Giulia S.

Apr 5, 2026

Won $1,000

Lemonade Make It Happen $1,000 Scholarship

"Hi my name is Giulia Simoes and I wan studying architecture. I can speak 3 languages whi..."

Bryce W.

Apr 2, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Service & Support Scholarship

"When I received my college’s cost breakdown, I knew I needed to apply for Scholarships...."

Brynna L.

Mar 31, 2026

Won $1,000

The Collegewise Path Forward Scholarship — $1,000 for Your College Journey

"Hi! My name is Brynna, and I'm majoring in Communications at the University of Iowa in t..."

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Nina F.

Mar 31, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I discovered ScholarshipOwl through friends and social media. While I applied hoping to..."

Dorcas G.

Mar 31, 2026

Won $500

$500 Show Us Your Green, Win Some Green Scholarship

"My name is Beth, and I am an undergraduate student in a University Without Walls program..."

Nadia G.

Mar 31, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Women Who Inspire Us Scholarship

"I’m truly grateful to be selected for the Women Who Inspire Us scholarship. As a senior..."

Megan J.

Mar 31, 2026

Won $1,000

The WayUp "Unlock Your Potential" Scholarship

"I heard about ScholarshipOwl through various social media platforms, I applied to a coup..."

Mason B.

Mar 29, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I heard about ScholarshipOwl from one of my closet friends, and I am glad I did! Finding..."

Kayla M.

Mar 28, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 ScholarshipOwl Personalized Scholarship

"Thank you so much for this amazing scholarship! As a single mom trying to navigate schoo..."

Lori G.

Mar 27, 2026

Won $1,000

Education Advice $1,000 Scholarship

"Hi everyone! My name is Lori and I can't believe I won! This is super exciting! I didn't..."

Reymundo C.

Mar 21, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 TuitionHero Scholarship

"When I found out that I was a selected winner for a scholarship through ScholarshipOwl,..."

Heidi W.

Mar 23, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Arro Card Student Boost Scholarship

"I got into a bunch of colleges that I can not afford, and so I used scholarship owl to apply for scholarships and to make a dent in my education. It made a huge difference in my ability to go to college."

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Nicholas G.

Mar 23, 2026

Won $1,000

Lemonade Make It Happen $1,000 Scholarship

"I heard about ScholarshipOwl through my parents, who helped me get a membership and gave..."

Timothy W.

Mar 15, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 "Offline Is a Myth" Scholarship

"I found scholarshipowl while doing research to help pay for college tuition and housing..."

Monique N.

Mar 17, 2026

Won $100

Journal To Me

"As a graduating high school senior, I am ecstatic to have won the Journal To Me scholars..."

De-Ruei W.

Mar 17, 2026

Won $100

Journal To Me

"I wasn’t sure if I would actually win when I first applied for scholarships, but then I..."

Brooklynne G.

Mar 16, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 "Bring Winnie to Life" Creative Scholarship

"My name is Brooklynne, and I’m currently a senior in high school. This fall I will be at..."

Tyler B.

Mar 16, 2026

Won $1,000

Appily’s $1,000 Scholarship for Grad Seekers

"Hello, I'm Tyler, I am going to school for software engineering at Western Governors Uni..."

Ethan D.

Mar 15, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 “No One Has Your Algorithm” Scholarship

"Hi, I’m Ethan! I’m 17 years old majoring in Criminology, I was very excited when I found..."

Isabelle R.

Mar 12, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I never thought I'd get a scholarship but I'm so glad that I signed up anyways. This mea..."

Aisosa O.

Mar 9, 2026

Won $1,000

?Zolve Credit Building Scholarship – Build Credit, Build Your Future

"I am Aisosa Ochieng, an International Relations and Diplomacy student attending Seton Ha..."

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Mckenna H.

Mar 7, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Honor Society® Scholarship

"My name is McKenna and i’m a senior in high school. I was super excited when i found out..."

Blake W.

Mar 4, 2026

Won $1,000

Share the Joy of Scholarships

"I learned about Scholarship Owl from a Google Search, and it is has been a great resourc..."

Kelly P.

Mar 2, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Service & Support Scholarship

"Hi! My name is Kelly and I am studying Aerospace Engineering. I am so grateful to have w..."

Andrew S.

Mar 2, 2026

Won $1,000

? Kikoff Your Credit Glow-Up Scholarship! ?

"My name is Andrew Smith and I am studying Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tenne..."

Paxton S.

Mar 3, 2026

Won $2,026

$2,026 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"Hi! My name is Paxton! I am so grateful to have receive this scholarship from Scholarsh..."

Arilyn H.

Mar 1, 2026

Won $1,500

$1500 Black History Month Scholarship

"Hi, my name is Arilyn Hughey. I am a freshman at Michigan State University, majoring in..."

Ella B.

Feb 28, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Encourage Empowerment Scholarship

"Hi, I am Ella Bateman and I am a current junior at Baker High School in Baldwinsville, N..."

Courtney L.

Mar 1, 2026

Won $1,000

$1000 "If I Could Have Dinner With..." Scholarship

"Hi! I’m Courtney a HS senior who will be headed to the University of Alabama majoring in..."

Artur B.

Mar 2, 2026

Won $1,000

Scholarship4Surveys: Get Paid for Your Voice - $1,000 Scholarship

"My name is Artur, and I’m currently studying Marketing at UTSA in Texas. When I found ou..."

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Sofia R.

Feb 28, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Easy Apply CollegeXpress Scholarship

"I applied to many random scholarships on sites I found online and was so shocked to find..."

Stephanie A.

Mar 1, 2026

Won $500

$500 Pizza Lovers No Essay Scholarship

"My name is Stephanie. I recently received my Bachelors degree in music with a concentrat..."

Molly O.

Mar 1, 2026

Won $500

$500 My College Plan Scholarship

"I had a lovely experience with scholarship owl. It is a great resource for scholarships...."

Camarie M.

Feb 28, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"It has been difficult finding scholarships, and after applying to so many, I almost didn’t believe this opportunity was real at first. I’ve faced moments of discouragement throughout the process, but I kept pushing forward. Being selected has truly surprised me, and I am so grateful for this support. It means more to me than I can express and motivates me to keep working toward my goals."

Christopher D.

Feb 28, 2026

Won $1,000

$1000 ScholarshipOwl Graduate Student Scholarship

"When I signed up for ScholarshipOwl, I wasn’t sure if it would really work. A few months..."

Leah H.

Feb 26, 2026

Won $2,026

$2,026 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I found Scholarship Owl while looking for scholarships to apply for, and it has made the..."

Andrew C.

Feb 25, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"My Name is Andrew. I am from Pueblo, Colorado, and extremely involved with extracurricul..."

Ryan H.

Feb 25, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 TETR Expand Your Entrepreneurial Education Horizon Scholarship

"Hi, my name is Ryan. When I signed up for ScholarshipOwl, I was looking for support to..."

Mohammad S.

Feb 27, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 TuitionHero Scholarship

"My name is Idrees, and I’m currently a college student working hard toward completing my..."

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Nicole M.

Feb 25, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Service & Support Scholarship

"I am incredibly grateful to be selected as a recipient of this scholarship. Receiving th..."

Isabella B.

Feb 22, 2026

Won $1,000

Scholarship4Surveys: Get Paid for Your Voice - $1,000 Scholarship

"Hi I’m Izzy. When I tried ScholarshipOwl, I thought it was a scam that my mom had found..."

Keith B.

Feb 22, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Arro Card Student Boost Scholarship

"My name is Keith, and I’m a student working hard toward my goals while balancing school..."

Allison K.

Feb 22, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I was shocked to hear I won, but this money means a lot, and I am greatful. I will be pu..."

Bhawana K.

Feb 22, 2026

Won $1,000

Student Saver: $1,000 ISO International Student Health Insurance Scholarship

"I came across this scholarship through scholarship owl and promotional emails! As an int..."

Angelina A.

Feb 15, 2026

Won $500

The $500 "College Life Hack" Video Scholarship

"I found ScholarshipOwl when I started looking for scholarship opportunities to help me a..."

Sofiya S.

Feb 17, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 TuitionHero Scholarship

"Using Scholarship Owl made the scholarship search process much more manageable and less..."

Stephanie S.

Feb 16, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Honor Society® Scholarship

"I feel like I never win anything so to be presented with this award is a true blessing...."

Aisha M.

Feb 15, 2026

Won $500

$500 "Desk Discovery" No-Filter Scholarship

"My name is Aisha, and I’m a student at the University of Alabama. When I found out I won..."

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Allen X.

Feb 12, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Easy Apply CollegeXpress Scholarship

"When I signed up for Scholarship Owl, I wasn't sure if it would really work. A couple Mo..."

Hale F.

Feb 10, 2026

Won $1,000

? Kikoff Your Credit Glow-Up Scholarship! ?

"I thought this scholarship was a long shot but I’m so grateful to have been considered...."

Graham H.

Feb 10, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I’m Graham, an education student. I’m so grateful to have received this scholarship. I’v..."

Rini M.

Feb 10, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

"Hello, I'm Rini Mitra, a high school student from New York. I was a bit hesitant to use..."

Cindy A.

Feb 10, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"My name is Cindy Aguayo and I plan on getting a degree in Criminology. After looking for..."

Kira R.

Feb 10, 2026

Won $1,000

Boost Your English with Music: $1,000 Scholarship for Learning English

"Hi there my name is Kira and I am a Sociology major at Colorado State University. I feel..."

Holli M.

Feb 4, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"I heard about ScholarshipOwl through school. It was an exciting relief to find out that..."

Nabhan H.

Feb 6, 2026

Won $2,025

$2,025 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"When I’m honest, I didn’t expect much when I first signed up for ScholarshipOwl, but eve..."

Marie H.

Feb 5, 2026

Won $1,000

Win $1,000 to Fuel Your College Dreams – Powered by Edvisors

"My name is Marie Hattermann and I am a Physician Assistant student! I was beyond excited..."

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Michelle W.

Feb 3, 2026

Won $500

$500 "Unsung Study Hero" Pet Photo Scholarship

"Hi, I’m Michelle. I’m currently in my first year of studying biology. I am beyond happy..."

David G.

Feb 3, 2026

Won $1,000

$1000 ScholarshipOwl Graduate Student Scholarship

"I'm David and I'm a grad student at San Jose State University. This scholarship will be..."

Joseph P.

Feb 5, 2026

Won $1,000

? Kikoff Your Credit Glow-Up Scholarship! ?

"Hello! I've been a member of Scholarship Owl for some time, and this is the first schola..."

Lucas M.

Feb 5, 2026

Won $1,000

Win $1,000 to Fuel Your College Dreams – Powered by Edvisors

"I was very happy to see that I won a scholarship. It will be going to my first year of..."

Riona R.

Feb 2, 2026

Won $500

$500 "Manifest 2026" Vision Board Scholarship

"I heard about this scholarship through Scholarship Owl! I'm very grateful to win this sc..."

Patrick M.

Feb 1, 2026

Won $500

$500 The State of Student Loans Scholarships

"I heard about Scholarship Owl through other classmates and I am happy to receive this sc..."

Elias C.

Jan 29, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Service & Support Scholarship

"I found you guys searching the internet when I was applying for scholarships. Hearing th..."

Megan E.

Jan 27, 2026

Won $1,000

Appily’s $1,000 Scholarship for Grad Seekers

"I heard about Scholarship Owl from doing a quick google search. I was very excited to wi..."

Shawn C.

Jan 25, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Good Tidings & Great Deeds Challenge Scholarship

"I’m truly honored to receive the Good Tidings & Great Deeds Challenge Scholarship. This..."

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Jacob R.

Jan 13, 2026

Won $1,000

Scholarship4Surveys: Get Paid for Your Voice - $1,000 Scholarship

"I'd heard about this opportunity through Scholarship Owl. It seemed like a terrific way..."

Sanya P.

Jan 5, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

"I heard about the scholarship through search engines. I applied to as many scholarships..."

Hayley G.

Jan 12, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Holly Jolly Home Makeover Scholarship

"At 34 years old I've decided to return to school and continue my education. My goal to b..."

Neeci M.

Jan 19, 2026

Won $500

$500 Getting Ready for College Scholarship

"I am so deeply honored to receive this scholarship! With the help of my parents, I was a..."

Katherine C.

Jan 19, 2026

Won $500

$500 Graduate Loan Cap Impact Survey Scholarship

"My name is Katherine and I study strategic communications at The Ohio State University...."

Gisibel M.

Jan 14, 2026

Won $1,000

Fund.com $1,000 Smart Money for Students Scholarship

"Hi my name is Gisibel and im majoring in Sonography at MCC. When I signed up for Scholar..."

Austin D.

Jan 13, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Encourage Empowerment Scholarship

"I came across this opportunity while researching how to pay for college. As expensive as..."

Isabel L.

Jan 12, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 Encourage Empowerment Scholarship

"Hey, my name is Isabel, and I'm currently a high school senior in NC who's planning to m..."

Bianca C.

Jan 11, 2026

Won $1,000

$1,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

"Hi, my name is Bianca Chiarella, and I’m 18 years old and a first-generation college stu..."

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Idris S.

Jan 10, 2026

Won $1,000

$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

"My name is Idris Saleh-Batts, I am a senior in high school and I’m proud to announce tha..."

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Hanna DePoy

1 review

Scholarship Owl is my favorite scholarship search engine

I have been a member of Scholarship Owl for 3 years and I am continually impressed by the quantity and variety of scholarships that are offered. Some contests are No Essay, some providers require lengthy essays, and this last one was a video. There is something for everyone on this website.

Briley Puntney

1 review

Scholarship Owl is crucial for those...

Scholarship Owl is crucial for those seeking their purpose dreams with a financial burden hindering them from being to be. For them, but also to be the change that today's world desperately needs. I am thankful for being a part of Scholarship Owl.

Isabel

1 review

They are very precise with their users...

They are very precise with their users wants and customize the scholarships to each user and what their needs are. They also have a supportive team that is willing to cater to each user.

Lindsay Pate

1 review

Great program!

I can apply for scholarships in one place.. Scholarship Owl rates those options by award amount, deadline, number of applicants, and credibility. I've been able to apply for over a dozen essay scholarships in just under a week - as well as put my name in the hat for a few which don't require any essay at all!

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"I was so excited to start the journey of my college career, but every semester was a struggle to meet the funds as I hastily applied for scholarships. The FELDCO Windows, Sliding and Doors Scholarship finally allowed me to get through this semester, without being overly stressed about money."

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