Not just for admissions

Your SAT score can qualify you for scholarships, get you financial aid offers, and open the door to honors programs.

How does your SAT score affect your college finances?

Merit-Based Scholarships

Awarded for academic excellence, test scores, GPA, or extracurricular achievements. These come directly from the college or university.

Need-Based Scholarships

Given to students based on financial need, often requiring completion of the FAFSA or CSS Profile.

Field-Specific Scholarships

For students planning to major in certain areas, such as STEM, education, or the arts.

Athletic Scholarships

Offered to student-athletes by colleges or athletic organizations.

Local Scholarships

Often less competitive and offered by community foundations, businesses or local clubs.

Scholarship Search Tools

  • School Counselors

    High school counselors are a great resource for local and school-specific scholarships. Check your student’s school website or speak directly with their on-campus counselor to learn about opportunities available to current students and recent graduates. 

  • Colleges & Universities

    Many colleges offer scholarships through their financial aid, honors, and alumni offices. Visit college websites to learn about merit-based awards, need-based aid, and program-specific opportunities. 

  • Community & Employers

    Local organizations and employers often sponsor scholarships for students in their communities. Churches, service clubs, banks, credit unions, and parents’ workplaces can all be valuable sources of college funding. 

  • National Scholarship Databases

    National databases allow students to search for scholarships by location, interests, and academic background. These platforms make it easier to explore a wide range of funding opportunities in one place.