FINANCIAL AID
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Private scholarships provide additional funding that may supplement your financial aid award package. Scholarship opportunities are available through a variety of entities not affiliated with DU. If you haven't yet applied for any private scholarships, it's not too late to get started!

How DU can help:
Throughout the year, many organizations provide our office with information regarding their private scholarship and grant opportunities. We maintain a directory of these opportunities, which includes contact information for each organization and, if possible, a website you can visit for more information about that scholarship. Begin your search now on our scholarship search page!

Additional search engines:
There are many other online scholarship databases for you to utilize, including:

• www.Fastweb.com
  This site--which holds 1.3 million scholarships--matches students to scholarships based on their qualifications.
• www.Scholarships.com
  This is a scholarship search service and financial aid information resource that uses personal profiles to identify the most relevant scholarships for you.
• www.MyCollegeDollars.com
  This site connects to your Facebook account and uses your demographic information to find scholarships you may be eligible to receive.
• www.ScholarSnapp.org
  This is an online, reusable application that can be uploaded to apply for a variety of scholarships through providers' websites.
• www.CollegeScholarships.org
  This site does not require a login or registration to view and begin applying for scholarships.

Tips to help in your search:

• Searching for private scholarships can be time intensive. Make it easier by having a system to find and apply for these opportunities!
• Actively investigate as many scholarship opportunities as possible.
• Be sure to read all application materials thoroughly so you don't miss an important step in their process.
• Don't be discouraged by scholarships for small dollar amounts--every little bit helps!
• Organizations of all types and sizes sponsor scholarships. Explore local entities you might not have considered, such as religious, community service, fraternal, military, union and professional organizations.
• Beware of scholarship scams. You should never pay money up front to receive a scholarship!

If you receive a private scholarship, be sure to notify our office so we can add it to your financial aid package.

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