How matching works
Our matcher is rule-based and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us. Here are the exact rules.
Step 1 — Only scholarships you qualify for
A scholarship is shown only if all of these are true:
| Rule | How we check it |
|---|---|
| Education level | The scholarship accepts students at your stage (senior high / incoming freshman, college, graduate, tech-voc). |
| Open | It is currently accepting applications and its deadline hasn't passed. Scholarships with no published deadline are kept and marked "check website". |
| Field of study | It accepts all fields, or your field is one of the fields it's for. |
| Grades | Your GWA meets its minimum. We convert between the 1.0–5.0 and percentage scales. If it lists no GWA rule, this passes. |
| Family income | Your annual family income is at or below its limit. If it lists no limit, this passes. |
| Location | It's nationwide, or it's for your region. City- or province-only scholarships show a reminder to check your address. |
Step 2 — Ranking (0–100%)
| Factor | Weight | Scores higher when… |
|---|---|---|
| Field of study | 30% | The scholarship is made for your field (vs. open to all fields) |
| Grades | 25% | Your GWA is comfortably above the minimum |
| Income | 20% | Your income is well below a need-based limit |
| Location | 15% | It's specifically for your region (vs. nationwide) |
| Provider type | 10% | Government programs rank slightly higher, then companies and foundations |
The top result is labeled Best Match. A high score means a strong fit with the published rules — it is not a guarantee of being selected.
Free-tuition schools
Below your matches, we list state and local universities and colleges in your region that offer your course. Under RA 10931, qualified students pay no tuition there, but you still need to pass each school's admission process.