Grants for education are also called scholarships
and are a form of financial aid.
Here is information about references for scholarships, loans, and
funding for travel and study abroad.
There are two places you should visit if
you haven't already done so.
- If you are a high school student, you should talk to your
guidance counselor. Counselors can provide information on the
financial aid forms you need to fill out, along with other information
on scholarships.
- Visit the financial aid office of the school you plan to attend.
A good percentage of private scholarship funds are awarded directly
by colleges and universities to their own students. The financial
aid officer can fill you in on this type of funding, as well
as help you plan your scholarship search.
Types of financial aid include:
- direct financial assistance from the college or university
- federal and state subsidized loans and grants
- work-study programs
- support from local clubs, alumni organizations and religious
groups
- corporate scholarships or tuition-aid programs for employees
and their children
- foundations, through colleges and universities
Harold
Washington College
30 East Lake Street
(312) 553-3000
National and international college catalogs, scholarship listings,
transfer guides, application materials, and other transfer-related
resources. Computerized resources: (a college/career exploration
program), START, PEPSI, and HORIZONS scholarship databases, and
the College Planner.
The
Harold Washington Public Library
400 South State Street
(312) 747-4690
Significant collection of materials relating to student aid: Education
area, sixth floor.
Search
the Donors Forum Library catalog online
Because our mission is service to the nonprofit community and philanthropic
sector, our resources for students and individuals are quite limited.
Some research pointers:
- Study the introductions and scan the indexes for terms that
apply to you and your intended field of study.
- Read the description of each funding source interested in
your field, noting geographic limits and other eligibility requirements.
- Approach only those funders that match your needs.
The
Chicago Public Library
Lists many links to websites covering general information about
scholarships and federal sources.
Finaid:
The Financial Aid Information Page
Links to funding sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and
grants, some of which are focused toward those with particular
needs or interests such as disabled, minorities and international
students.
Petersons.com:
Pay for School
Provides guidance and answers to frequently-asked questions on
financial aid, as well as information on organizations that offer
private and federal loans.
Petersons.com:
Scholarship Central
Petersons' searchable database of more than 1.7 million college scholarships,
awards, grants, and prizes.
Academic
Research Information System
Provides both undergraduate and graduate students with information
on scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships in the arts,
humanities, and sciences.
Fastweb
A scholarship search engine that prompts users to enter information
about themselves, including area of study, and responds with an
appropriate list of available scholarships.
In addition, here are some sources to research the financial aid
process and specific organizations that award education grants:
Federal
Student Aid
Yahoo
Education Directory > Grants
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