Apply for Scholarships

Now that you’ve submitted your college applications, it’s time to focus on applying to scholarships to help pay for college. Apply to as many as you can–we recommend at least three, especially local ones.

Suggested Deadline

February 1, 2026

How to complete this milestone

  1. Research local, state, and national scholarships using the Scholarship Guide which can be found in Resources.
  2. Identify which scholarship(s) you are eligible for and add them to the “Scholarships” tab of your College Application Tracker.
  3. Begin drafting your scholarship applications!


Resources
  1. Scholarship Guide: Use this guide to find scholarships and prioritize which to apply for.