Outside Private Scholarships
In addition to federal, state and Santa Clara University funding, there are plenty of other awards sponsored by corporations, civic organizations, religious organizations and other groups, which are designed to help students with their college costs.
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Spreadsheet of corporations, civic organizations, religious organization and other groups scholarships *
* This publication includes information regarding scholarships, Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office has made every effort to ensure the information is accurate at the date of publication.
Free Online Scholarship Searches
You can also find awards on the Web through a variety of free online scholarship searches. Santa Clara University recommends the following sites:
- FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid and Colleges
One of the first free online search services with a database of more than 400,000 scholarships. - College Board Scholarship Search
A database of scholarships, internships and other financial aid programs from 2,300 sources. - FastAid! A SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
A database of awards for undergraduate through postgraduate studies. - Gates Millennium Scholarships
Learn about scholarships for outstanding African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Americans, Asian American or Pacific Americans that are funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund.
Multiple Web sites to research Financial Aid and Scholarships for Hispanic Americans
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Latino College Dollars
- Hispanic College Fund
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Multiple Web sites to research Financial Aid and Scholarships for Native Americans
- The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Scholarship Scams Warning
Do not be fooled! You cannot believe everything you read or hear!
Many legitimate companies offer lists of scholarships for a fee ranging from $10 to $400 or charge an advance fee to compare a student's profile with a database of scholarship opportunities and provide a list of awards for which the student may qualify. They do not guarantee or promise scholarships or grants.
Of course, there are also those who would prey upon the unsuspecting. These are some tactics of which to be wary:
- guarantees of scholarship awards for an advance fee payment;
- money back guarantee requiring students to apply for each scholarship or grant they have listed and then offer proof they have been denied by each;
- notice of selection as a finalist for an award requiring an advance fee payment;
- request for the student's checking account information to confirm eligibility for an award. Protect yourself by staying informed.
These organizations present current, accurate information about scholarship scams:
National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
File an online complaint at www.fraud.org, call their Hotline at 1-800)876-7060 or write:
National Fraud Information Center
PO Box 65868
Washington, DC 20035 USA
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
To report suspected fraud, visit www.ftc.gov to use the online consumer complaint form, call 1-888-FTC-HELP or write:
Federal Trade Commission
CRC - 240
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580 USA
State Attorney General's Office
File your complain with the Consumer Protection Division in your state
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Report business fraud, or ask for information about a company. Visit www.bbb.org
US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
For complaints involving mail fraud, visit www.usps.com/postalinspectors. To file an online complaint, call the Postal Crime Hotline at 1-800-654-8896 or write:
United States Postal Service
Office of Inspector General
Attention: Hotline
1735 North Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209-2020 USA
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