Looking for an AI scholarship finder? Here’s what Next Scholar does

Tell us about yourself, or type what you want in a plain sentence. Next Scholar matches you to real scholarships from official sources and shows why each one may fit.

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What it does

• Searches our list of 4,991 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and tuition waivers. Every one links to its official page.
• Plain-sentence search: type something like “nursing scholarships in Ohio for a first-gen senior.” Our search reads your sentence with simple word rules and sets the filters. It never adds awards that are not on file.
• Matching: answers about your state, grade, GPA, major, and background are checked against each award’s rules. You see the reasons for each match.
• Deadlines: 402 listings have a deadline still ahead right now. Each shows the date on file and the day we last checked it.
• Local awards: add your county and city to check local listings.
• Saving and tracking: keep a short list and see what is due next.

What it does not do

• It does not search the open web or make up awards.
• It does not promise a win. The sponsor decides who wins.
• It does not sell student information.
• It does not write your essays.

Where to start

High school seniors · STEM · No essay · Local scholarships by state · First-generation students · TEACH Grant

What it costs

Searching and matching are free. Scholar is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr. Achiever is $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr. Paid plans start with a 14-day free trial. It is a flat price, never a cut of an award. See pricing

Questions

Is Next Scholar an AI scholarship finder?

Not exactly, and we want to be clear about it. Matching uses clear rules: your answers are checked against each award’s rules on file. Plain-sentence search turns your words into filters with simple word rules. The results always come from our own list of 4,991 awards, each linked to its official page. Nothing makes up an award, an amount, or a deadline.

Where do the scholarships come from?

From official pages: sponsors, colleges, state agencies, and foundations. We save the link to the official page and the day we last checked it.

Is it free?

Searching and matching are free. Scholar is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr. Achiever is $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr. Paid plans start with a 14-day free trial. It is a flat price, never a cut of an award.

Will it find local scholarships?

Yes, when they are on file. Add your state, county, and city, and matching checks local awards. Your counselor may know about local awards that are not online.

Does a match mean I will win?

No. A match means your answers fit the rules we have on file. The sponsor decides who wins.

Checked October 10, 2026. Counts come from the live catalog when this page loads.

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