scholarships & grants

Congratulations to the previous winners in the eCampusTours Scholarship Giveaway! Winners were randomly and electronically selected from online registrations.

celebrity-sponsored scholarships

Celebrities make millions of dollars each year, and some generous celebrities also like to give a portion of their earnings back to communities in the form of college scholarships. Check out the following celebrity-sponsored scholarships to see if you are eligible to apply.

watch out for scholarship scams

Every day, college bound students and their parents fall prey to scholarship scams because they don't know which companies are legit and which ones are not. Be wary of a company if they offer the following claims.

ways to find scholarships

Scholarships can be found in a variety of places. You just have to take the time to look. Use these methods to find scholarship opportunities to help with your higher education expenses.

scholarships: beyond gpa and test scores

Not all scholarships specifically pertain to academics or financial need. If you have an obscure interest, talent, or physical attribute, you may be eligible for some interesting scholarships.

steps for getting a college scholarship

Follow these college scholarship, or gift aid, steps to get scholarship applications and scholarship information.

online scholarship searches

Online scholarship searches are research tools that can help you find leads on potential scholarships for which you may want to apply.

sample letter of inquiry for private scholarships

This sample scholarship letter provides a format for an inquiry about private scholarships or private grants. Of course, you must first identify foundations and organizations which offer such assistance. You can get help finding the names and addresses of sources of gift aid, such as private scholarships or private grants, from a reference librarian.