FAB SCHOLARS RESOURCE CENTER
Find opportunities.
Fund your future.
Scholarships, financial aid and trusted resources to help scholars navigate the path to higher education.
START HERE
New to scholarships?
You don’t need to know everything before you begin. Start with these essentials, build a plan and keep applying.
Complete the FAFSA
The FAFSA can unlock federal grants, work-study, student loans and other forms of financial aid.
LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID →Build Your Scholarship List
Look nationally, locally and within opportunities connected to your background, interests and field of study.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES →Track Your Deadlines
Scholarship deadlines happen throughout the year. Create a calendar and give yourself time for essays, transcripts and recommendations.
SEE FEATURED DEADLINES →Protect Yourself
Be cautious of scholarship offers that guarantee an award, request unusual payments or pressure you to act immediately.
USE TRUSTED RESOURCES →FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Worth a closer look.
A rotating selection of scholarship opportunities selected by FAB Scholars. Check eligibility and deadlines directly with each scholarship provider.
MERIT + LEADERSHIP
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
$20,000
Achievement-based scholarship recognizing scholars for leadership, service and impact.
FINANCIAL NEED
QuestBridge National College Match
Full Four-Year Scholarship
Connects high-achieving scholars from low-income backgrounds with leading colleges and universities.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT + NEED
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
Up to $55,000/year
Significant college funding and advising for high-achieving scholars with financial need.
NATIONAL
Elks Most Valuable Student
$4,000–$30,000
National scholarship competition for graduating high school scholars pursuing undergraduate education.
Featured opportunities are not an exhaustive list of available scholarships.
FIND YOUR PATH
There’s more than one path to funding your future.
FIND YOUR FIT
Explore your options.
Your scholarship search should go beyond one list. Explore opportunities based on where you live, your experiences and what you plan to study.
BY LOCATION
Local Opportunities
Find scholarships and resources closer to home.
BY EXPERIENCE
Specialty Opportunities
Explore scholarships serving specific communities, identities and educational pathways.
BY INTEREST
Field of Study
Discover opportunities connected to your academic and career interests.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
Look closer to home.
Local foundations, schools, employers and community organizations can be valuable sources of college funding.
Milwaukee
Scholarships and financial-aid resources for eligible Milwaukee-area and Wisconsin scholars.
EXPLORE MILWAUKEE →New York City
Scholarships and programs for eligible scholars throughout New York City’s five boroughs and New York State.
EXPLORE NYC →Local Resource Directory
Explore scholarship funds and educational opportunities administered through the foundation.
Scholarship and financial-aid resources for scholars considering Wisconsin public universities.
Scholarship opportunities for eligible Wisconsin high school basketball participants.
Local Resource Directory
SPECIALTY OPPORTUNITIES
More ways to qualify.
Some scholarships are created to expand access for particular communities, experiences or educational pathways.
Black Scholars
Scholarships and programs created to support Black scholars pursuing higher education.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES ↗Hispanic & Latino Scholars
Scholarship resources serving eligible Hispanic and Latino scholars.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES ↗First-Generation Scholars
Opportunities for scholars who may be the first generation in their families to pursue a college degree.
FIND RESOURCES →HBCU Scholars
Scholarship programs and resources for scholars attending or planning to attend HBCUs.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES ↗Scholars with Financial Need
Need-based scholarships and programs designed to help make higher education more accessible.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES →Immigrant & New American Scholars
Opportunities for eligible immigrant scholars, refugees and scholars from immigrant families.
FIND RESOURCES →Eligibility varies by program. Identity or background alone does not guarantee eligibility for a listed opportunity.
BY FIELD OF STUDY
What are you studying?
Professional associations, foundations and employers frequently offer scholarships tied to academic and career interests.
STEM +
Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science and related disciplines.
SEARCH STEM SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Business & Entrepreneurship +
Business administration, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, management and related disciplines.
SEARCH BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Arts, Media & Communications +
Advertising, marketing, journalism, communications, public relations, media, design, film and the arts.
SEARCH ARTS & MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Education +
Teaching, early childhood education, special education, educational leadership and related disciplines.
SEARCH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Healthcare & Medicine +
Nursing, medicine, public health, physical therapy, allied health and related disciplines.
SEARCH HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Law, Government & Public Service +
Law, political science, public policy, criminal justice, social services and public-sector careers.
SEARCH PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS ↗Skilled Trades & Technical Careers +
Technical education, construction, manufacturing, automotive, electrical, culinary and other skilled careers.
SEARCH TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS ↗
MORE WAYS TO PAY
Scholarships are only part of the picture.
Understanding financial aid can help you build a more complete plan for paying for college.
VISIT FEDERAL STUDENT AID ↗FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine eligibility for federal financial aid.
Grants
Federal, state and institutional grants generally do not need to be repaid when eligibility requirements are met.
Work-Study
Eligible scholars may earn money through part-time employment while enrolled.
Institutional Aid
Colleges and universities may offer their own grants, scholarships and tuition assistance.
Employer Assistance
Some employers provide tuition reimbursement or education benefits to eligible employees and families.
EXPAND YOUR SEARCH
Keep looking.
No single website contains every scholarship. Use multiple reputable tools and check back regularly.
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Opportunity is only the beginning.
What you do with it can change your future.
SUPPORT A SCHOLAR
For Families & Educators
A strong support system can help scholars stay organized, meet deadlines and make informed decisions about paying for college.