Scholarship Finder
Need help finding money to continue your education after high school? Next Step Academics Scholarship Finder has your back! Explore our scholarship database through the search bar and sign up to access even more local and national scholarships for college and other pathways!
Scholarship for Young Women:
HBCU Scholarships:
Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest
For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
Due Date
March 31, 2025
Up to $8,000
John Lennon Endowed Scholarship
The John Lennon Endowed Scholarship program was established by Yoko Ono in the memory of her late husband, the entertainer John Lennon, in partnership with UNCF. The scholarship program is designed to provide scholarship support to deserving students attending one of the 37 UNCF member institutions.
Due Date
March 31, 2025
Up to $5,000
Scholarships:
At our law firm, clients often come to us during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Through our scholarship program, we are proud to provide a financial award to a deserving student passionate about positively impacting families facing legal challenges.
Due Date
Feb 12, 2025
$1000
Jimmy Rane Foundation College Senior
Current students will be tailoring their talents, getting ready to apply them in their lives and in their careers and we’re excited to contribute to this exciting journey with a scholarship. Our scholarship will be awarded to a student who can demonstrate how their major can be used to empower others in a self-reflective essay.
Due Date
Feb 1, 2025
Varies
Empowering Families Scholarship
Large Funded Scholarships:
2024-2025 George Floyd Peace & Justice Memorial Scholarship
The George Floyd Peace & Justice Memorial Scholarship is open to African American/Black graduating seniors who attend a UNCF member institution or other Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). Students must be enrolled in a 4-year college during the 2024-25 school year.
Due Date
Oct 8, 2024
$10,000
The Best Scholarship Websites For Finding Money
Finding legitimate and high-quality scholarships can be challenging, despite the millions of dollars available. To simplify and secure your scholarship search, we have conducted extensive research on reliable and free websites. The team has thoroughly evaluated each website listed here to safeguard your personal information and provide you with the best college scholarship options. Discover some of the top scholarship websites to find financial aid.
JLV College Counseling Scholarships
Created by a former college admissions counselor, JLV College Counseling connects students to scholarship opportunities, college application and admissions resources, and more. Scholarships are categorized by deadline, month, majors, and areas of interest. No sign up is required.
Scholarships360
Founded by two first-generation college graduates, Scholarships360 is a free-of-charge (and spam!) platform for finding up-to-date scholarships. Scholarships listed on the site are vetted by members of the Scholarships360 team to ensure they're legit. The site also has helpful tips for finding and applying for scholarships, as well as essential FAFSA information. Sign up is required to be matched to scholarships.
Access Scholarships
Using Access Scholarship’s free Scholarship Search will lead you to thousands of available scholarships. Making a profile is recommended to tailor your search and match you to scholarships you're eligible for.