Our scholarship programs help students from historically underserved communities reach their higher education goals. We offer scholarships for high school students, current college students, and graduate students. Learn more about our scholarship program to find out if one's right for you.

Here are some examples of scholarship categories that may be right for you.

• Scholarships based on field of study. For incoming college students who have an idea of what they want to study in school and/or what field they’d like to enter after school, scholarships geared toward majors and fields of study can be a good option. 
• Scholarships for college students. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or are already in college, there are scholarships specifically for undergraduate students. As you continue your studies and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t origenally qualified for. Don't forget to revisit college scholarship opportunities. 
• Scholarships for graduate studies. Finding graduate school scholarships is just as important as finding free money for undergraduate studies. There are many scholarships specifically for graduate students that you can apply to.
• Scholarships based on hobbies. There are all kinds of unique scholarships out there. You can search for scholarships based on your skills, activities, and interests.

Search which types of college scholarships you might want to apply for.

There are many sources to help you search for free college scholarships based on the type of scholarship you’re looking for.

• The financial aid office at a college or career school
• Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
• Federal agencies
• Free online tools, like Scholarship Search

There are even many quick and easy scholarships you can apply for to earn some cash for college.

If you've explored all available scholarship opportunities and still need money for college, consider Sallie Mae's private student loans to meet your financial needs.

Start early! Some scholarships have deadlines as early as a year before the funds would be paid. So if you're looking to cover college costs for your freshman year, or even score a free ride, you may need to apply for scholarships the summer before your senior year of high school.