Frequently Asked Questions

Creating an account is simple! Click the 'Sign Up' button at the top of the page, fill in your basic information, and verify your email address. You can also sign up using your Google account for faster registration.

Yes, ScholarScanner is completely free for students. We believe every student should have access to scholarship opportunities regardless of their financial situation.

To get the best scholarship matches, we recommend providing information about your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, field of study, financial need, and personal background. The more complete your profile, the better we can match you with relevant scholarships.

Our advanced algorithm analyzes your profile information and matches you with scholarships based on your academic achievements, field of study, demographics, extracurricular activities, and other criteria specified by scholarship providers.

We continuously update our database with new scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are added daily, and we recommend checking back regularly or enabling notifications to stay updated on new matches.

Absolutely! Click the bookmark icon on any scholarship to save it to your 'Saved Scholarships' list. You can access your saved scholarships anytime from your profile dashboard.

While ScholarScanner helps you discover scholarships, applications are typically submitted directly to the scholarship provider. Each scholarship listing includes detailed application instructions and links to the provider's application portal.

Yes! You can track the status of your applications in the 'My Applications' section of your profile. Mark scholarships as 'Applied', 'In Progress', or 'Submitted' to keep track of your progress.

Common requirements include transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal essays, proof of enrollment, financial documents, and sometimes portfolios or test scores. Each scholarship has specific requirements listed in its details.

Click 'Forgot Password' on the login page, enter your email address, and we'll send you a password reset link. Follow the instructions in the email to create a new password.

Go to your profile dashboard and click 'Edit Profile'. You can update your academic information, personal details, and preferences at any time. Remember to save your changes!

Yes, you can delete your account at any time. Go to Account Settings and select 'Delete Account'. Please note that this action is permanent and cannot be undone.

No! While many scholarships are for US citizens, we also feature opportunities for international students, DACA recipients, and students with various citizenship statuses. Use our filters to find scholarships you're eligible for.

Don't worry! While some scholarships require high GPAs, many others focus on different criteria like community service, leadership, creativity, financial need, or specific talents. There are opportunities for students at all academic levels.

Yes! We feature scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Use the 'Education Level' filter in your search to find opportunities specific to your academic level.