Candid does not give grants/donations, suggest specific funders, or approach them on your behalf. More about Candid’s mission. Please refer to the tips and websites in this article.



Before seeking foundation grants to help offset the costs of your higher education, you should pursue the following avenues:

If you are seeking funding as a graduate student, please see our related Knowledge Base article Where can I find information about financial aid as a graduate student?

If you are seeking funding as an international student, please see our related Knowledge Base article Where can I find scholarships and fellowships for international students?

Worksheet for scholarship seekers

Answer the questions in these fillable PDF worksheets before you start your scholarship search. Your answers will help you focus your search and suggest words or phrases that you can use in you search to uncover opportunities you might not have considered before. Download the worksheets.

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 >> Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
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