Private Funding Options
The lists of scholarships and loans presented here are not comprehensive and should supplement other financial aid information received from this office in addition to your own research. Private loans and scholarships are offered by numerous organizations, each with its own requirements, terms and range of awards. Selection criteria may involve factors such as ethnic origin, religion, geographic location, or organizational affiliations.
Many foundations have websites with downloadable applications; however, many still require some formal correspondence to either request or to submit an application. This Sample Letter will provide guidance for your personalized compositions. As you begin to send out letters and applications, this Excel spreadsheet may be useful in keeping accurate records of your correspondence with each foundation.
Internet Resources
There are many internet sources for researching funds available through nonprofit foundations and corporations. We have listed a few below that we find helpful: