Scholarships
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Scholarships are a great way to reduce the cost of college and minimize student debt. Unlike loans, scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid.
At cafécollege, we can help you understand how to search for scholarship opportunities that match your academic achievements, financial need, and career goals.
Types of Scholarships
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, or extracurricular involvement.
- Need-Based Scholarships: Given to students based on financial need.
- Specialized Scholarships: Available for students based on their background, intended major, career goals, or affiliations.
At cafécollege, we offer advising to help connect you with the scholarships that you may qualify for.
Where to Find Scholarships
Our advisors can guide you towards scholarship opportunities and directories. Here are some resources to get started:
Local
National
Undocumented Students
Scholarship Databases
Local Scholarships
- SAEP Scholarship – Available exclusively to students from partner high schools who meet eligibility criteria and plan to attend a local college or university.
- San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships – One application gives you access to over 90 scholarships. Various degrees and career paths are eligible.
- MLK Scholarship – Awarded to local students who embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and leadership.
- Frost Bank Scholarship – Providing financial support to students pursuing higher education in San Antonio.
- Blue Cares Patricia Calderon Scholarship – Supports students who are dedicated to community service and academic excellence.
- San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship – Helps aspiring Hispanic journalists fund their college education.
- Cesar Chavez Legacy & Educational Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to students committed to social justice and community engagement.
- Aggie Park Scholarship – Provides financial assistance to local students planning to attend Texas A&M University.
- Fiesta Youth LGBTQ+ Scholarship – Supports LGBTQ+ students and allies pursuing higher education.
- Rey Feo Scholarship – Awards scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership and academic success.
- SAISD Foundation Scholarships – Various scholarship opportunities available for SAISD students.
- My Gen FCU Scholarship – Supports members of the Generations Federal Credit Union pursuing college.
- Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships – A wide range of scholarships for students attending Alamo Colleges.
- HomeSA Education Scholarships – Offers funding to San Antonio Housing Authority residents pursuing higher education.
National Scholarships
- The Gates Scholarship – A highly selective, full-ride scholarship for outstanding high school students from low-income households.
- Dell Scholars Program – Provides financial support and academic resources to students with financial need.
- QuestBridge National College Match – A full-ride scholarship for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program – Recognizes and rewards students for leadership, service, and academics.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships – Offers funding for high-achieving students with financial need, from high school to graduate school.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Scholarships – Funding opportunities for students attending HACU-member institutions.
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship – Helps minority students with financial aid, leadership development, and career readiness.
- API Scholars Program – Provides scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) – One of the largest scholarship programs for Hispanic students in the U.S.
- NAACP Scholarships – Offers various scholarships for students of color in different fields of study.
Undocumented Students
- TheDream.US Scholarships – Provides full-tuition scholarships to eligible undocumented students.
- United We Dream Scholarship List – A collection of scholarships open to undocumented students.
- Golden Door Scholars – Provides large college scholarships for DACA, TPS, and undocumented students.
Search Scholarship Databases
- JLV College Counseling – A well-curated scholarship database featuring opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students.
- Scholarships.com – One of the largest free scholarship search engines, helping students find funding based on their background and interests.
- Appily Scholarships – A user-friendly platform connecting students with scholarships, grants, and financial aid resources.
- College Board BigFuture – A trusted scholarship search tool that connects students with thousands of funding opportunities.
- Scholly – Free tool designed to help you find and search for scholarships for college.
- Going Merry – An easy-apply scholarship that enters you for a chance to win.
- Unigo – Get matched to unique scholarship opportunities.
Start Your Scholarship Search Today!
Stop by cafécollege for one-on-one advising to explore scholarship opportunities. Get help finding scholarships, revising your scholarship essays, and organizing deadlines and application materials. No appointment needed!