Register at a website, such as Scholarship.com, that offers scholarship matching. Create a profile and fill in the required fields for religion, disabilities, ethnic background, test scores, high school class rank, abilities and organizations. When you have completed the profile, hit “Submit” and a new page will open with college scholarships for juniors.
Visit a Finaid.org for a list of awards and prizes. Go to the “Scholarships for Average Students” to find applications for juniors from various sponsors, such as the David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship, Horatio Alger Association Scholarships and Girls Going Places Scholarship.
Go to a website like Hispanic College Funds to get applications for high school juniors from sponsors, such as NASA and Costco. Read and understand the requirements for each program then print the instructions to help guide you through the remaining sections.
Make sure you visit reputable sites. Confirm a site’s membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling by visiting the website (see Resources below) or writing to the organization: NACAC, 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201. You can also phone 703-836-2222 or800-822-6285, or fax 703-243-9375. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.