Scholarships by state

Why local scholarships?

As you look for scholarships, don’t forget to look into local scholarships. Local scholarships are a great way to fund your education because they typically receive far less applications than national or international opportunities. So, each student has a much higher chance of winning.

Our state guides are a great way to look for local scholarships. You should also try talking to your college counselor and researching community organizations such as places of worship, volunteer organizations such as Elks Club, and local nonprofits.

Consider in-state tuition

If you are looking for an affordable college option, one of the first options you should consider is attending a public in-state institution. These universities offer steep tuition discounts to in-state students. They often end up being 50% or less than the school’s sticker price.

Tuition reciprocity

If you are looking for the experience of an out-of-state education but the affordability of in-state tuition, you may have options! Check out our article on getting in-state tuition as an out-of-state student.

One of the best ways to do this is through tuition reciprocity agreements. These allow students from one state to receive tuition discounts at schools in other states which participate in the agreement.

Also see: Scholarships360’s scholarship directory