Scholarship Publications


Need Financial Assistance for College?

There are a number of books and other publications that provide financial aid information and scholarship search advice. The list of books we researched that can be found at the FIDM Library, their library catalog numbers (l#), and brief descriptions are listed below.

The College Blue Book, 26th Edition, Simon, Schuster Macmillan, New York, 1997, l# 378.73, C686B

Gives listings of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans by area of study, divided into 9 broad subject areas preceded by a "General" section. Listings are followed by 4 comprehensive indexes: "Subject," "Level of Education," "Sponsoring Organization," and "Title of Awards."

Fund Your Way Through College, Debra M. Kirby, Visible Ink Press, Detroit, MI, 1994, l# 378.3, K631

Lists hundreds of little-known sources of private financial aid. Field of study, qualifications, and sponsoring organizations, followed by 3 indexes divides listings: geographic, special recipient, and organization and award index.

Cash for College, Cynthia Ruiz McKee and Phillip C. McKee, Jr., Hearst Books, New York, 1993, l# 378.3, M194

Lists scholarships and grants by State and college. Gives more than 4,000 listings with step-by-step instructions on how to apply, essential forms, schedules, and sample letters.

Peterson’s Scholarship for Study in the U.S. and Canada, Peterson’s, Princeton, New Jersey, 1997, l# 378.34, P442

Lists sources of non-institutional money for international students, with 900 programs for graduate study and over 200,000 undergraduate scholarships. It also includes information on loans for international students and advice regarding scholarship frauds.

Winning Money for College, Peterson’s Guides, Princeton, New Jersey, 1992, l# 378.34, D489

This guide, geared toward high school students applying for college money, gives listings by sponsoring organization and field of study. It also provides contest requirements, application deadlines, helpful hints, strategies, and tips from previous winners.

Free Money for College, Facts on File, New York, 1990, l# 378.3, B625

A guide to more than 1,000 grants and scholarships for undergraduate study. Gives listings by State and area of study. It also lists grants for women, ethnic minorities, and handicapped students.