Scholarships That Match You

Find college scholarships that fit your interests, background and goals—from local community awards to major national programs. Step 1 Scholarship Search is your one-stop college scholarship search tool to explore thousands of opportunities and get matched to the ones that matter most.

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100% free. Completely personalized. Built to help students like you find the money to move forward.

How It Works

Finding scholarships shouldn't be overwhelming. Here's how Step 1 makes it simple:

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In just a few minutes, tell us about yourself—your interests, background and goals.

Get Matched Instantly

We search thousands of local, regional and national scholarships to find the ones that fit you best and show you how to apply—all at the touch of a button.

Stay on Track

Get alerts before deadlines, track your favorites and apply with confidence.

Featured Scholarships

Here's just a few of the scholarships that could match you and your future goals:

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Every Application Counts—Don't Miss Your Chance

More than 1.5 million scholarships are awarded and nearly 60% of U.S. families use scholarships to help pay for college every year.

Every deadline you meet could be money in your pocket.

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Don't Leave It on the Table

Take the time to perform simple searches for available scholarships and apply. With Step 1, it's easy to make sure you're finding legitimate scholarships you qualify for.

Why a Step 1 Account?

Signing up gives you access to powerful tools designed to save you time and increase your chances of success.

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A Search Built Just for You

Step 1 helps you find scholarships that match you—your interests, background and goals.

Simple to Use and Easy to Share

Whether you're a high school or college student—or an adult helping out—Step 1 is easy to navigate. See your scholarship results instantly, save your favorites for later, share them with others and stay organized along the way.

Your Information Stays Safe

Your privacy matters. We never sell your information. You can search, match and apply with confidence—knowing your personal data is protected.

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