Meet the Scholarship Winners that Found Opportunities on Fastweb

Lorelei Jones

Raleigh, NC

Keep a Fastweb tab open on your laptop and check it every day. There are so many resources available through this site. Also, be sure to check your email regularly for scholarship opportunities that are tailored just for you.

Jayden Henneman

Munster, IN

Even though there are so many scholarships out there, it often feels discouraging because there are likewise just so many applicants. Find scholarships that you're excited about or that don't feel like a burden to apply to, that energize you and keep you motivated to keep trying. Read Jayden's success story.

Gillian Tran

San Jose, CA

Students should use Fastweb because it is an easy-to-use scholarship platform that not only matches students to both large and small scholarships that they are most qualified for but also allows for easy organization of the scholarships. Read Gillian's success story.

Carly Frakes

Markleville, IN

I advise any student to apply, apply, apply. It may not always be easy and you may reach some dead ends. But that shouldn't stop you from trying. Keep applying for any and all that you qualify for. You just might win one unexpectedly.

Anna Castillo

Rapid City, SD

Apply for all, even if they are not winning.

Bryan Whorton

Oklahoma City, OK

Keep applying, pay attention to deadlines and CHECK YOUR EMAIL! Read Bryan's success story.

Katherine Ke

Taiwan/Los Angeles,

There will be a lot of processes that can stress you out but be bold to attempt them. Be patient to finish them one by one. Read Katherine's success story.

Daya Brown

Atlanta, GA

Fastweb made it easier for all students to apply for independent scholarships because this platform connects with students' aspirational job objectives, college major, and extracurricular activities. Read Daya's success story.

Ethan Squires

Traverse City, MI

Fastweb makes applying to and discovering a multitude of scholarships fast and easy.

Natalia Nieves

Succasunna, NJ

Keep searching for scholarships and keep applying. There is something out there for everyone. Read Natalia's success story.

Amado Plascencia

Lakeland, FL

Apply for everything. It can never hurt only help.

Sophia Zalipsky

Huntingdon Valley, PA

Work hard, study hard, be the best you can be, and never give up.

Jessica Fox

Richmond, VA

Remember that your unique story is important. Your “why” matters! Read Jessica's success story.

Logan Haverkamp

Dallas, TX

Abigail Mosier

Philadelphia, PA

My advice for other students when it comes to scholarships would be to make a spreadsheet for organization and to always personalize your applications by using the unique aspects of yourself to your advantage. Have fun and don't get discouraged!

Jasmin L.

Cape Coral, FL

Fastweb is genuinely one of the best sites I've used. From being able to easily select which scholarships you aren't interested in to seeing right away if you don't meet the requirements (GPA, major, grade), Fastweb has made me able to search for the most scholarships. Fastweb can also function as a way to keep track of which scholarships you've applied to!

Tyler Clayton

Richmond, TX

Students should use Fastweb because there are real, valuable scholarships on the website that are attainable. Apply for as many scholarships as you can.

John Spivey

Louisburg, NC

Stay motivated. My parents encourage me to spend two hours a week filling out scholarship [applications].

Bianca C.

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Apply, apply, apply! A scholarship you don’t apply for is like throwing away money. Spending just a little bit of time on a scholarship will save you hours of working for that money in the future.

Therese Louise Dy

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Figure out what scholarships you want to apply for in advance! I found that the process of preparing and applying for scholarships was much less intimidating when I already knew what specific scholarship I was tailoring my [scholarship application] for.

Tammy Clemons, PhD Candidate

Mt.Sterling / Berea, Kentucky

One of my all-time favorite quotes that has gotten me through many challenging projects and difficult times: "It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

Briana B.

Gainesville, FL

Apply to a lot of scholarships. You never know what a certain scholarship is looking for as the scholarship process is a whole different ballgame than college admissions. It is best to increase your probability of winning a scholarship by applying to a lot.

Zachary L.

Manhattan, KS

It's never too late to finish school, and have confidence in yourself!

Charles B.

Tucson, AZ

Believe in yourself and make the small investment of time to apply. You have nothing to lose, go for it!

Francisco R.

Bronx, NY

The best advice I can give someone is that they should apply to as many scholarships that they can in the best way possible. Meaning that before submitting a scholarship one should make sure every detail is accounted for.

Emilea W.

Lakeland, FL

My advice for those working on finding scholarships is to make time in your schedule to just sit down and apply to as many as possible, even the ones with essays. Not only take the time to write those essays but write them well. If you can make even $500 from one entry that takes 30 minutes, it's worth the time and pays off at the end.

Arlene R.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Don't give up or get discouraged. Keep applying to as many scholarships as you can. The more entries the higher chance you have of possibly receiving one. I was skeptical but was so grateful that this organization saw my need and potential. There were only 2 winners 1 ($1,000) and the other ($500) and I got the $500! I have read the students who have won; never ever did I imagine I would be here too! Good luck to all those applying. Shoot for the stars!

Christine B.

Charlotte, NC

It's just a matter of doing as many scholarships as you can. Spend enough time on them to where you are satisfied with it. Treat it as if it's an English paper if you have essays to write and apply to as many of the small scholarships as you can with some big ones here and there. Every little bit counts and all the hard work between small and large scholarships will be worth it in the end.

Josh B.

McMurray, PA

Be disciplined and focus on opportunities in your field. My routine was one application per month during the school year and one application per week in the summer.

Josh W.

Silver Spring, MD

Don't stop applying for scholarships just because you aren't winning initially. I had to apply to over 30 before I started seeing the dividends, but it was totally worth it!

Emma H.

Fredericktown, OH

My advice would be not to doubt yourself or your ability to win a scholarship!

Gwenny G.

Villanova, PA

Be the best you can be and never let anyone belittle you. Applying for national or worldwide scholarships might seem intimidating, but you could be that one in a million who win the scholarship. You will never know unless you try.

Lindsey T.

Sarasota, FL

Just try, you never know!

Emma C.

Versailles, KY

When applying for scholarships, it is important to apply early. And above all else, believe in yourself and you will succeed!!

Amanda P.

Grand Junction, CO

Just keep submitting. That's my best advice. I have just made it a habit of submitting my name to a bunch of different scholarship programs every month and it paid off! You really can win.

Keisha J.

Detroit, MI

Your testimony in life is not derived from failure, nay, it is your ability to be persistent enough to know other opportunities lie ahead and you need only to believe in yourself.

Daniel Garcia

Orlando, FL

Apply, apply, apply! Be persistent and you will get a scholarship!!! :)

Makala S.

Houston, TX

Whatever you do - don't give up! Even when you get a lot of no’s, one day you will get a yes.

Mariah S.

Houston, TX

Never give up; eventually someone will give you a scholarship.

Shay S.

Indianapolis, IN

Don’t be afraid of the essay. The personal essay is the easiest essay you will ever write – it is YOUR story. Who knows your story better than you? Once you win a scholarship, good communication is the key to keeping that scholarship for multiple years of support. Read Shay's success story.

Jonathan D.

Bronx, NY

Always try your best to work with deadlines. When I began to apply for scholarships and grants in high school and even college, I kept a special planner. That way, I knew exactly what to work with and how to manage my time more efficiently.

William M.

Grand Prarie, TX

I wholeheartedly emphasize being genuine and sincere in your essays. It's one thing to answer a prompt for the sole purpose of trying to obtain an award and completely another by understanding if the prompt fits you in a way where you can sincerely express yourself and your needs. After all, this is the greatest factor the scholarship committee goes on by trying to distinguish those most deserving. It's one thing to have a 4.0, but another to show your love, passion, and dedication which helped you to earn it.

Cassandra M.

Ocala, FL

My advice is to not give up on applying for scholarships, even national scholarships. It may seem overwhelming and impossible to ever win a scholarship for which you are competing against students from across the country (that's certainly how I felt) but perseverance is important if you want to have success. No matter how many scholarships you don't win, never let that discourage you from continuing to apply.

Abby

Grove City, PA

Keep applying for scholarships even if you do not think you will receive it because any money helps pay for college!

Megan H.

Dearborn Heights, MI

Apply! Apply! Apply! I've started searching for scholarships since the end of my sophomore year and I cannot stress how important scholarships are!! There are so many wonderful places and organizations that WANT TO HELP YOU pay for college so start looking!!

Lindy

Austin, TX

Persistence, persistence, and... persistence!! There are so many scholarships out there, which might be scholarship overload when you start the search, but Fastweb is so helpful keeping it all in order. Keep up the search, devote the time, and it WILL happen!

Brittany B.

Union City, CA

Apply for ALL Scholarships!

Ashley R.

Fort Myers, FL

I used the refer a friend scholarship only because I was unsure of Fastweb. I sent everyone on my social site and cell phone my referral link. I told them what would come from it if they did it. Apparently I got enough to make me win. Thank you again :)

Katherine H.

Vincenza, Italy

It is never too late and you are never too old to apply for scholarships! The more scholarships that you apply for the greater your chances of receiving one!

Christopher J.

Santee, CA

College has so many EXTRAS that add up, every little bit of help counts big time!

Ryuto

Sierra Vista, AZ

My advice is definitely just go out and apply for everything you can.

Katlyn

St. Louis, MO

Persistence is the key to winning scholarships. It may seem overwhelming and that the odds are against you, but with the help of Fastweb it truly is possible to win some moolah for school!

Shally

Virginia Beach, VA

Search your little heart out for scholarships. Websites like Fastweb really helped me find scholarships that were right for me, so apply, apply, apply; you ought to land one of them! Good luck!

Amanda B.

Lewiston, PA

Take the time to apply to scholarships that may require more work. Filling applications out for scholarships that only require simple information like your major and GPA have a lot of competition, those that require more effort on your part may be worth applying to!

Daniel G.

West Caldwell, NJ

Just apply! It doesn't take too much time and it really helps out. You might not get everything but you never know - you might get something. Read more.

Haleigh

Colorado Springs, CO

Apply for any scholarship you can! The more you apply for, the more likely you are to earn them.

David

Gaithersburg, MD

Originally, I thought I'd never win – I thought the chances were impossible. Your chances are just as good as anyone else's. The logical thing to do is just apply. Hang in there and stay positive. Read more.

Emily C.

Lexington, SC

Just apply and KEEP applying! You never know what you can get if you don't do it. There's nothing to lose.

Daniel M.

Covington, OH

Apply for as many scholarships as you can.

Jacqueline

El Monte, CA

My advice is to keep applying to scholarships. Do not give up or lose hope.

Edelma

Winnetka, CA

My advice is to apply to as many scholarship offers you get. Also, make sure you're updated to the offers' deadline.

Michelle

Chicago, IL

Apply everywhere! You don't know exactly what each scholarship wants so apply to as many as you can. You're bound to win one eventually, just like me!

Amanda

Middleport, NY

APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! The best thing you can do for yourself is apply to as many scholarships as you can. It is well worth it and when it comes to paying for college, every dime helps!

Sang

Everett, WA

My advice to anyone going to college or about to is to apply for as many scholarships as possible because you never know; you could win one which can help with your future career.

Tongmee

Brooklyn Park, MN

The time you spend on Facebook can be spent on scholarships. It took me 10 minutes to take a survey and I won $500! Take every opportunity that Fastweb gives. Also learn how to breakdance.

Randi

Benton, LA

Follow directions very carefully for this scholarship. They are very specific.

Rachel Eve

Middletown, OH

Apply for as many scholarships as possible without sacrificing quality. It's always better to spend time on one quality application than to throw out five that aren't so great.

Christopher

Henrico, VA

Try for as many scholarships as you qualify for, especially ones that don't have a lot of competition. Work on a core essay and then change it up a bit as needed for each scholarship.

LaRee

San Marcos, CA

Don't give up or lose faith, there are a ton of organizations looking to provide support for college students. When I least expected it I was selected for the HACU scholarship. Be patient and keep searching. The perfect scholarship opportunity awaits you!

Maitlyn

Staunton, VA

I honestly believe that the most important advice for scholarship applicants is to start on scholarships early, apply to as many as you can, and absolutely do not slack off your junior or senior years as these years mean a lot to both college and scholarship applications.

Amanda

Swansea, MA

Be persistent and apply for as many scholarships as you can. Sign on to Fastweb often and always pay attention to new and upcoming scholarships as well. Remember, the more you apply for, the greater your chances are of winning one!

Gabriela

San Juan, PR

Apply to as many scholarships as you can. You never know which one of them you could win. I really didn't expect to win this one!

Lisa

Muscatine, IA

There are scholarships out there for everyone! No matter the age, gender, IQ, marital status, etc. Sign up with websites like Fastweb and complete a profile! The rest is a breeze!

Linda

Brooklyn, NY

Apply everywhere! You don't know exactly what each scholarship wants so apply to as many as you can. You're bound to win one eventually, just like me!

Carlos

Harrison, NJ

Clicketh Away! Sign up for every single scholarship!... I did, and I won $500 towards my tuition. Best advice though is to be prepared, sign up for your scholarships early. The early bird gets the worm.

Joanne

New York, NY

Don't be discouraged if you've applied to many and have received responses from none. In the words of John Wanamaker, "No mistake or failure is as bad as to stop and not try again."

Marci

Newton, IA

Be passionate about what you're writing about, and let it come across in your essay.

Andrew

Orlando, FL

Apply for as much and as many scholarships and grants as possible. Set high standards and push yourself to succeed.

Corinna

Madison, AL

Apply for as many scholarships as possible, even ones you think you may not get. You'll eventually win one!

Josephine

Austin, TX

Ali

Escondido, CA

Filling out scholarship applications is a lot of work, but don't get frustrated and don't wait until the deadline to work on them, that just makes it too stressful.

Caroline

Phoenix, AZ

Above all be very persistent, and never give up! All around us there are people who have had positive experiences, learn from them, networking is key.

Jason

Upper Marlboro, MD

Never limit your scholarship search and never give up!

Karlee

Mount Joy, PA

Apply for everything available.

Stephen

Troy, NY

Apply for as many scholarships as possible, in addition to providing money, scholarships are also excellent resume builders. They change your life.

Andy

Concord, CA

Have a portfolio where you keep all of your scholarship material set up and ready to go (transcripts, letters of recommendation and test scores).

Natalie

Oklahoma City, OK

Do not give up. If you don't win, keep entering.

Corissa

Hastings, NY

Apply for as many scholarships as you can and don't give up. It doesn't matter what your GPA is. Everyone has a chance.