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[Students] How do I view and apply for my 'Local Scholarships'?
[Students] How do I view and apply for my 'Local Scholarships'?

View and apply to local scholarships from your student account.

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Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

You can find and apply to Local Scholarships on your Matched Scholarships page. Click the "Show local scholarships only" filter on the left menu bar.

You can also find and apply to Local Scholarships from your school's page. Find your school page.

Make sure you fill out your profile as much as you can! This will ensure that you are matched with your local scholarships.

STEP 1: If you haven't created a Going Merry account yet, click here to sign up!

Use your personal email address to ensure you receive all scholarships decisions, even after you graduate.

Follow the instructions to answer the onboarding questions to get your account set up. You'll be asked some basic questions about which school you attend, where you live, and what grade level you're in.

If you already have a Going Merry account, click here to sign in.

STEP 2: Once you're logged in, click on 'Profile' on the left-side Menu and complete your Profile as best you can. This information will be used to match you to eligible scholarships and will also be auto-filled into any scholarship applications that you start.

STEP 3: Then, click on Menu > Scholarships > Find scholarships on the left to view all of the scholarships you're eligible for.

STEP 4: Then, click on the "Show local scholarships only" filter in the left hand menu to view your local scholarships!

STEP 5: If your school has added your local scholarships to Going Merry, you'll now see all of them! Example below:


If your financial aid offer isn't enough to cover your bill, we recommend you submit an appeal. Learn more about financial aid appeals here.

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