Chester County Community Foundation Scholarships

You'll typically need to create an account to apply for a scholarship, and submit your application through their website—this is called a scholarship application portal. Not all scholarship providers use portals—some will just require that the application materials be sent via email. Tip: it's a good idea to write down your usernames and passwords to keep track of all your applications!

Each school has their own timeline — so check yours — but in general, most schools will have you apply in the winter or spring for the following year.

Yes! Colleges provide over $60 billion in financial aid to students each year, nearly 10 times what traditional scholarships offer. That means you’re 10 times as likely to get that scholarship.

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.