Find Scholarships to Fund Your Education

Discover over 2 thousand scholarships worth $30+ million. From merit-based to need-based, local to national - find free money.

Fast Facts

2,500

Average Award

Median scholarship amount

2,000+

Active Scholarships

Scholarships available nationwide

$5M+

Available Annually

In scholarship funding

88%

Students Qualify

For at least one scholarship

Your Complete Guide to College Scholarships

Scholarships are one of the best ways to reduce the cost of college because they don't have to be repaid. Whether you're a high school student, current college student, graduate student, transfer student, adult learner, or a parent helping someone plan for college, this guide will help you discover scholarships, understand where to look, and build a smarter application strategy.

Every year, millions of dollars in scholarship funding go unclaimed because students never discover opportunities they qualify for or never complete an application. The National Scholarship Providers Association estimates that roughly $100 million in scholarship funding goes unawarded annually due in part to a lack of qualified applications.

That's not just a funding problem. It's a discovery problem.

Tuition Covered helps students and families find scholarships, uncover personalized opportunities, and build a clear strategy to maximize free money before exploring other ways to pay for college.

How Tuition Covered Helps

  • Search thousands of scholarships by major, degree level, student background, location, award amount, eligibility, and application deadline.
  • Discover scholarships that fit you with personalized recommendations and an AI-powered scholarship matching experience.
  • Build a smarter funding strategy by maximizing scholarships first, then exploring grants, savings, employer benefits, and other education funding options.

Every dollar you earn in scholarships is one less dollar you may need to borrow—and one more step toward making education worth it.

Scholarships by Financial Need

Finding the right scholarships starts with understanding whether your financial situation makes you a better fit for merit-based awards, need-based aid, or a mix of both.

Scholarships By State

Local and state-specific scholarships often have less competition and better odds of winning. Find opportunities in your state.