State Scholarships

On this page you can search through the available college scholarships listed by state.  There are a lot of entities which offer college scholarships and grants. You can choose from federal, university or college scholarships, or those which are offered by private organizations and institutions. Many awards are offered in particular areas within a state and for specific majors.

Financial award opportunities are available for those pursuing an education at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries,  institutes of technology, vocational schools, trade schools, and other career colleges that award academic degrees or professional certifications. Awards generally have a specific application date, as well as requirements to qualify.

Please read the application specifications carefully to ensure you meet all of the conditions before you apply.

College Scholarships Listed By State

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Scholarships and grants are awards in the form of financial aid. These funds are distributed to deserving students in order to further education. Frequently, scholarships and grants are regarded as “gift aid” because these are free money, which means that financial aid needs not to be repaid.

Many opportunities require a FAFSA application which helps qualify students based on their needs. These applications need to be completed every 18 months and applications are accepted beginning on January 1st of each year for the upcoming academic period. Many states award scholarships based on a first come first served basis. for this reason it is important to submit your forms as early as possible to receive financial assistance.

Those who have previously filled out a FAFSA can fill out a renewal application and just update any information that has changed to avoid having to refill the 130 question application form. After submitting the form one will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) providing a summary of the FAFSA responses. Practically all students are eligible for some form of college aid, so it is well worth your time to pursue finding a scholarship or grant that you qualify for.

On this page you can find more information about how to apply for a scholarship so you have the best chance of receiving an award.