Scholarship Search
Where to Look
Look Online
Take advantage of free online scholarship searches, some are listed below. Check the CNM website for a listing of available scholarships.
Search Your Community
Connect with your community to find organizations that offer scholarships. For example:
- Organizations in your neighborhood
- Organizations who provide awards based on self-identified characteristics (age, heritage, gender, orientation preference, cultural, ethnicity, etc.)
- Your parents' employers
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Talk to department faculty, achievement coaches, and your academic advisor. Professors and academic advisors may know about grant opportunities specific to your area of study. Ask them about private and corporate sponsorships for which you might qualify.
How to Prepare
Make a List
Focus on deadlines. List the scholarships with the earliest deadlines and give them first priority.
Obtain Financial Information
Most need-based scholarships require family income and tax forms to document financial need. Prepare these forms ahead of time to qualify for scholarships.
Follow the Directions Carefully
Before jumping right into your scholarship applications, read the rules and regulations. Double-check to make sure you qualify.
Free Searches
Caution: Legitimate scholarship information should be free of charge.
- http://www.collegeboard.com/paying/ - Info: Paying for College
- http://fastweb.com - Scholarship search
- http://www.collegescholarships.com - College Connection
- https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/ - Scholarships for students regardless of immigration status
- http://www.finaid.org/scholarships - Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- http://www.scholarships.com/ - Scholarship.com
- https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts - Scholarship Experts
- http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/ - The Sallie Mae Fund