Five Steps from Search to Scholarship
Buckfinder is a free scholarship discovery and tracking platform built for high school students. We continuously scan the web so you always have an up-to-date, searchable database of real opportunities — then we make it personal. If you're planning for college, there's money out there with your name on it. Buckfinder helps you find it.
What Defines Us
Principles that guide our daily work
1. Build Your Profile
Enter your grade level, GPA, state, field of interest, and background. The more you share, the better your matches. Everything is optional — you're in control.
2. Discover Your Matches
Browse thousands of scholarships filtered to you. Search by award amount, deadline, eligibility, and tags like STEM or first-gen. New scholarships are added automatically, every day.
3. Save What Matters
Bookmark scholarships you want to apply to. Buckfinder keeps them organized and reminds you before deadlines hit.
4. Track Every Application
Move applications through your personal tracker: Not Started → In Progress → Submitted → Awarded. Add notes, check requirements, and never lose track of where you stand.
5. Get Notified
Deadline coming up? New scholarship that matches your profile? We'll let you know so nothing slips through the cracks.
Built for Students Who Need It Most
First-generation students navigating without a roadmap. Students with financial need who can't leave free money on the table. High achievers hunting for merit awards. Underrepresented students who qualify for targeted scholarships they may not know exist. Buckfinder is for all of you.