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This site was created by Julie Fossler for UIUC LIS424. The author cannot claim any credit or responsibility for the information contained in the links. Last updated: 4/26/99
Hundreds of scholarships are available nationally to qualified students. Scholarships are often awarded for merit in academics, athletics, or a particular field of study, but may also be awarded based on, for example, ethnic background, religious affiliation, and special interests. They are gifts and do not need to be repaid.
This list is by no means complete; however, the search engines will give you a fairly comprehensive idea of the types of scholarship information that exists on the web. Since scholarships can be granted to undergraduates or graduate students, many sites listed include information for both levels.
Search Engines, Indexes and Lists Government Scholarships U of I Scholarships
Search Engines, Indexes and Lists
The University of Illinois has an excellent site called the The Illinois Researcher Information Service (IRIS). Available only by subscription, the IRIS database is filled with funding opportunities. The IRIS office also maintains a library of publications (informational brochures, application guidelines, and annual reports) from over 2,000 funding agencies. This database has been around since 1979 and is updated daily. It contains records on over 7,900 federal and non-federal funding opportunities in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. If your institution is a subsciber, you've hit a goldmine here. If not, the page also includes links to free research resource sites, most of which have also been mentioned in my site.
Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Programs from the Texas State Government Comptroller of Public Accounts. Fairly long, unordered list of scholarships, both Texas and non-Texas specific. Includes a strong list of federal programs including loans, grants and government agencies. They have also organized their information by due date.
The American Meteorological Society hosts this site which lists six types of scholarships they sponsor.
FastWEB The FastWEB page is a personalized scholarship search.
FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid. A public service site, it includes helpful information on search engines, scams and scholarships.
Created by First Union Bank, this site has helpful information on scholarships, although not many links to related information.
The Scholarship Page Browse and search for scholarships on this page sponsored by Innovative Web Creations. Includes information organized by subject, ethnicity, gender, organization, etc. Also has helpful links section.
Yahoo.com has compiled a site that lists hundreds of places to look for scholarships. It is a bit overwhelming, but if you have patience, look here for an exhaustive list of options: http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid/Scholarship_Programs/
Government-related Scholarships
Fedix is government-related search engine related to the Federal Information Exchange program. It has links to information on several government agencies.
Hope "scholarship" information. Although technically not a "scholarship," students can take a tax credit during their first two years of postsecondary education. This Ohio Board of Regents hosts this clear question and answer site.
MOLIS Scholarship Search The MOLIS page provides information about scholarship opportunities for qualified minority applicants.
The Oregon State Library hosts this site filled with excellent funding information, including scholarship links.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation is one of a number of government-sponsored organizations that distributes scholarships for specific subject areas. "The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation was established by Congress in 1975 as the official federal memorial to honor our thirty-third President."
University of Illinois-related Scholarships
The University of Illinois Office for Academic Policy Analysis administers three scholarships which it identifies on its website at http://www.uoapa.uillinois.edu/scholarships/.
Student Affairs Development lists several scholarships for students who show exceptional potential for scholarship and leadership.
Campus Honors Program explains how to qualify for honors scholarships. Also, the Financial Aid office lists a few places to look for scholarship info at http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/Scholarships/scholar.htm.
If you want to go to Library School, UIUC has a great scholarship program. Scholarships are listed at http://alexia.lis.uiuc.edu/gslis/school/awards.html. Many schools, like the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, offer inside scholarships that you should also look into.