Raise.me helps you earn microscholarships for the work you’re already doing in class and outside of class. Microscholarships are exactly what they sound like: small scholarships that you can earn at specific colleges and universities. Raise.me consolidates the process of earning and tracking the microscholarships. Take a look at their video below as well as a review at the New York Times.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Sign up at www.raise.me.
  • Make sure all of your personal information is accurate.
  • Use your personal email address, not your @bisdmail.net address.
• Follow colleges you might be interested in. This list can grow over time.
• Add your achievements from 9th grade through now.
  • Grades
  • Sports
  • Community service hours
  • Awards
• Pay attention to eligibility requirements at each college.
  • Possible requirements:
    • Minimum GPA
    • Socioeconomic status
• Watch the earnings add up!