Find scholarships that match you, sorted by deadline
Scholarship lists are full of awards you cannot apply for, deadlines that passed and sites that just want your email. This prompt has your todo.is agent search universities, foundations, government programs and trusted directories for scholarships that fit your profile, check each one on the official page and give you a deadline-sorted plan with what each application needs.
The prompt
- Find scholarships for me. I am [STUDENT PROFILE], planning to study [FIELD AND LEVEL] at [SCHOOL OR COUNTRY], starting [START DATE]. Search university financial aid pages, government programs, foundations, professional associations and trusted scholarship directories. Only include scholarships I seem eligible for, that are still open or open soon, and that are free to apply. For each: name, provider, amount, deadline, eligibility, what to submit (essay prompt, letters, transcript), and the official link. Put them in an Excel file sorted by deadline, and mark the 5 best matches. Add them to my Google Calendar with a reminder 2 weeks before each deadline. Also note: [EXTRA DETAILS].
What to change
- [STUDENT PROFILE]: e.g. "a high school senior in Texas, 3.7 GPA, first in my family to go to college".
- [FIELD AND LEVEL]: e.g. "a bachelor’s in nursing" or "a master’s in data science".
- [SCHOOL OR COUNTRY]: e.g. "University of Houston" or "any university in Germany".
- [START DATE]: e.g. "fall 2027".
- [EXTRA DETAILS]: Anything that opens more awards: heritage, sports, volunteering, a disability, a parent’s employer, military family, languages.
Example result
- Scholarship plan · Ana Torres
- High school senior, Texas · nursing (BSN) · fall 2027 · first-generation student · fictional awards
- Best 5 matches
- 1. University nursing merit scholarship
- • Amount: $4,000 per year, renewable · deadline: Dec 1
- • Eligible: admitted nursing students with a 3.5+ GPA
- • Submit: the university’s general scholarship application, one short essay
- • Why it fits: your GPA and major match exactly
- 2. First-Generation Futures Award (state foundation)
- • Amount: $2,500 · deadline: Nov 1
- • Eligible: first-generation college students from Texas
- • Submit: 500-word essay on your goals, one recommendation letter
- 3. County Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship
- • Amount: $1,500 · deadline: Feb 15
- • Eligible: local students entering healthcare programs, volunteering hours preferred
- • Why it fits: your 120 volunteer hours at the senior center
- 4. Professional nursing association student award
- • Amount: $2,000 · deadline: Jan 31
- • Submit: essay on why you chose nursing
- 5. Hispanic heritage scholarship program
- • Amount: $500 to $5,000 · deadline: Feb 15
- • Submit: transcript, essay, financial info
- Deadline calendar
- • Nov 1 · Dec 1 · Jan 15 · Jan 31 · Feb 15 (×2) · Mar 1 · Apr 1 …
- Each one is in your Google Calendar with a reminder 2 weeks before.
- Reuse your essays
- • Essay A, "Why nursing": works for awards 1, 4 and 6
- • Essay B, "First in my family": works for awards 2 and 5
- Removed
- • 9 closed for this year, 11 not eligible (other states or majors), 6 "scholarships" that were really sweepstakes asking for your contact details
- Before you submit, confirm every deadline and rule on the official page. Also file the FAFSA, which many schools use for their own awards.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and describe yourself, your field and your school plans.
- Paste it into todo.is. Connect Google first if you want the deadlines in your calendar.
- Your agent sends a deadline-sorted Excel list and adds reminders for each award.
- Ask your agent to help brainstorm and outline each essay, then write and submit them yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Small local awards add up and get far fewer applicants than big national ones.
- List everything about you: heritage, parent’s employer, volunteering, sports. Each detail opens more awards.
- Write two or three strong core essays and adapt them. Many prompts ask similar questions.
- Never pay to apply. Real scholarships are free, and a fee is a common scam sign.
find scholarships: FAQ
- How do I find scholarships I qualify for? Start with your college’s financial aid page and your state’s programs, then look at local foundations, professional associations and trusted directories. Filter by your field, location and background.
- When should I start applying for scholarships? Many deadlines fall in the fall and winter before you start college, and some open a year ahead. Start early in your final year of high school, or a year before graduate school.
- Are scholarship websites safe? Most trusted directories are free. Avoid any site that asks for a fee, a bank account or promises you will win. Always apply through the provider’s official page.
- Can it find scholarships for international students? Yes. Tell it your nationality and where you want to study, and it will look for government, university and foundation awards open to international students.
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