Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Sallie Mae is best known for student loans, but it also runs one of the largest free scholarship search engines in the US — connecting students to 5 million+ awards worth over $24 billion.
Eligibility at a glance
- Varies by award
- Most require US residency
- Most require enrollment or planned enrollment in post-secondary education
How the search works
Create a free account, complete a detailed profile (year of study, intended major, background, interests), and the platform surfaces matched scholarships. Apply directly through the original provider — never to Sallie Mae itself.
What's good about it
Massive database, free to use, decent matching, no obligation to take a loan from Sallie Mae.
What to watch out for
You'll see loan offers in the same dashboard. Treat scholarships and loans as separate decisions. Always read each scholarship's terms on the original provider's site.
How to use it well
Set a weekly time block to apply to 3–5 matched scholarships. Save your essay paragraphs in a doc you can adapt quickly across applications.
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