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    Zach Skillings is the Scholarships360 Growth Product Manager. During his time as a Scholarships360 writer, he specialized in college admissions, striving to answer important questions about higher education. Zach graduated from Elon University with a degree in Cinema and Television Arts.

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    Updated: April 16th, 2026
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    Below are some of our most frequently asked questions! Whether you need help with your Scholarships360 account, your scholarship search in general, or you’d like to list your scholarship on our website, we’ve got answers below.

    Frequently asked questions

    I'm looking for a specific type of scholarship. Where can I get started?

    Our scholarship search page features scholarships for students of all types of interests, backgrounds, and grade-levels. Students, parents, and educators can also create a free Scholarships360 account to get matched to scholarships.

    Does Scholarships360 offer scholarships for international students?

    Scholarships360 is mainly aimed at supporting students based in the U.S. and Canada. However, we do have a scholarships for international students resource page to help point international students in the right direction.

    Does Scholarships360 offer scholarships for private K-12 schools?

    Scholarships360 is primarily designed for students seeking scholarships for college, but we have a resource page for private K-12 scholarships that we recommend checking out as a starting point.

    Does Scholarships360 offer scholarships for middle school students?

    Scholarships360 is primarily designed to serve high school and college students. However, we have a scholarships for middle school students resource page that we recommend checking out as a starting point.

    Does Scholarships360 offer scholarships for gap year students?

    Scholarships360 does offer scholarships for gap-year students. Gap-year students signing up for Scholarships360 should designate themselves as “High School Seniors” if they are planning on enrolling in college or university during the upcoming academic year. This will give them the best results in finding scholarship matches.

    Is Scholarships360 free?

    Scholarships360 is completely free for students, parents, and educators using the platform. We never collect payment information.

    How do I apply for the Scholarships360 $10,000 No-Essay Scholarship?

    All students who sign up for a Scholarships360 account are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win this scholarship. If you’ve already created an account with us, then you’re good to go! Note that this does not mean every student automatically receives $10,000 by creating an account.

    When and how will I hear back about my scholarship application(s)?

    For exclusive scholarships that are hosted through Scholarships360, applicants will be notified by email about award decisions. Applicants can expect to be notified of their application status by the winner announcement date, which is typically one month after the application deadline. The winner announcement date can be found on each individual scholarship profile page.

    For scholarships that are not hosted directly on Scholarships360, we recommend contacting the scholarship provider for information on the status of your application. Contact information for each provider is listed at the bottom of scholarship profile pages in the FAQ section.

    I made a mistake when submitting my scholarship application. How can I correct that?

    If you’d like to make changes to an essay you submitted for a Scholarships360 exclusive scholarship, please send an email to info[at]scholarships360.org with your revised essay. Please note that we cannot make changes to applications for scholarships that are not hosted directly on the platform.

    How can I make changes to my Scholarships360 profile?

    Scholarships360 users can add, remove, or edit information associated with their Scholarships360 profile within their My Profile page. Within this page, users can edit their degree information, education plans, and matching information. We recommend keeping your profile up to date so that your scholarship matches are as accurate as possible.

    How do I change the email address associated with my Scholarships360 account?

    You can change your email address by logging in to your Scholarships360 Account Settings. Under the “Contact Information” section, there is an Email Address field that users can click on and then proceed to edit their email address.

    Can I apply for scholarships as a parent or educator?

    Parents and educators are welcome to create an account on Scholarships360, but only users with student accounts can apply to scholarships. Within their account, parents and educators can copy the link to a scholarship profile and send it to their student(s) for them to complete the application.

    How do I delete my Scholarships360 account?

    You can delete your account by logging in to your Scholarships360 Account Settings. At the bottom of this page, you’ll see a “Delete Account” button under the “Account Management” section. Please note that deleting your account is permanent and cannot be reversed.

    How can I unsubscribe from Scholarships360 emails?

    To unsubscribe from our emails, you can click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any Scholarships360 email. You can also unsubscribe within your Scholarships360 Account Settings. Under the “Notification Preferences” section, users can control which emails they would like to receive.

    How can I control my data sharing preferences?

    Scholarships360 users can control their data sharing preferences by following the prompts on this page.

    How can I get my organization's scholarship listed on Scholarships360?

    Please fill out this submission form so our team can review your scholarship. Please note that due to volume, the review process can take 4-6 weeks.

     

    If your question isn’t answered here, feel free to reach out to info[at]scholarships360.org.

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