When I was in high school, most of the colleges I was looking at were private schools with great reputations. The only problem – they all cost way more money that I could afford. Luckily, I was able to find many scholarships to help pay for college. I searched online and found many websites dedicated to finding scholarships. Many of these sites allowed me to apply for scholarships online. I also found that my high school and colleges I was applying to both offered many different types of scholarships. There were some for success in academics, some for special skills, like sports or writing with your left hand, and some based upon need.

Even if you don’t have a stellar academic record and you’re not the captain of the football team, you can find scholarships for you. The high school I went to has a scholarship that you can only apply for if you have a “C” average; there really are options for everyone. Start by making a list of all your strengths, interests, memberships in clubs, etc. With this list, begin by searching for keywords like “science scholarships,” “scholarships for minorities,” or “sports club scholarships.” Next, start applying!