Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are funds awarded by entities outside of the federal and institutional aid programs. The following websites offer free scholarship search services:
- FastWeb
- StudentScholarshipSearch
- Scholarships.com
- College Board Big Future (Undergraduate only)
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
- eduPASS- Outside Scholarships for International Students
- Immigrants Rising (Scholarships available to DACA and international students)
Some programs also have specific scholarship opportunities, linked in the pages below:
- AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
- Medical Student Scholarships
- Scholarships for Physician Assistant students
If you are selected as a recipient of a scholarship by an outside organization, please make sure to provide the Chicago Financial Aid Office address for fastest processing:
Chicago Office of Financial AidNorthwestern University
710 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 629
Chicago, IL 60611