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Private scholarships are provided by organizations unaffiliated with ²ÊÃñ±¦µä such as community foundations, civic organizations, your local high school, national groups, family foundations, businesses and others. For these scholarships, you will apply directly to the sponsoring organization. ²ÊÃñ±¦µä encourages students to apply for privately-funded scholarships.

Finding Private Scholarships

Search Websites & Resources 

Several websites maintain databases of private scholarships making it easier to find ones that match your strengths. Deadlines vary; the majority of deadlines are usually between early November and mid-July.

Tips for Effective Searches

Maximize your chances of winning a scholarship with these tips.

Beware of Scams

Scholarship Services does not endorse any private scholarship or website listed on our webpages. We provide this information as a resource; exercise your best judgment when researching scholarship opportunities.

Finalizing Private Scholarships

Sending your Private Scholarship

Everything you need to know about sending in your private scholarship check.

²ÊÃñ±¦µä Scholarship Partners

Scholarship Services can help you with forms and receiving funds from our scholarship partners, such as CollegeInvest, the Gates Millennium Foundation, and Colorado-based foundations.

Releasing Information to Donors

If your scholarship requires you to provide your donor with information, learn how to release that information.