Scholarships Near Me Plus Surpasses 4,000,Offering Over $12 Million in Funding Opportunities
Scholarships Near Me Plus Surpasses 4,000 State and Local Scholarships, Now Offering Over $12 Million in Funding Opportunities
The Scholarship Collective's membership platform has quadrupled its scholarship database in just 12 months since launching in November 2024, helping students find more local funding than ever before
New York, New York – October 26, 2025 – The Scholarship Collective LLC is proud to announce that Scholarships Near Me Plus, the premier membership platform for state and local scholarship opportunities, has grown exponentially since its launch in November 2024. What began as a curated database of 1,000 scholarships worth approximately $2 million has now expanded to over 4,000 scholarships representing more than $12 million in available funding—and the platform continues to grow every week.
Scholarships Near Me Plus was created to solve a critical problem: students often miss out on local and state-specific scholarships because they simply don't know where to find them. While national scholarships receive significant attention, state and community-based awards frequently offer less competition and higher success rates for applicants.
"When we launched Scholarships Near Me Plus, we knew there was an untapped opportunity to help students discover scholarships right in their own backyards," said Sade Meeks, founder of The Scholarship Collective and a scholarship winner of over $200,000 who graduated debt-free.
"In just 1 year, we've more than quadrupled our database, and we're thrilled to now offer students access to over $12 million in scholarship opportunities across all 50 states."
Key Milestones:
November 2024 Launch: 1,000 scholarships | $2 million in funding
November 2025: 4,000+ scholarships | $12+ million in funding
Coverage: All 50 U.S. states
Updates: Fresh scholarships added weekly every Monday
The membership provides students with continuously updated access to state-specific and local scholarships that are often overlooked by traditional scholarship search engines. Each scholarship listing is carefully vetted and organized by state, deadline, and eligibility requirements, saving students countless hours of research time.
"Our goal has always been to make scholarships accessible and reduce the burden of student debt," Meeks added.
"Every week, our team adds new opportunities so our members never miss a chance to apply for funding that's available right where they live."
Scholarships Near Me Plus is part of The Scholarship Collective's broader mission to promote financial literacy and help students graduate debt-free. The company also offers The Scholarship Essay Academy , which provides weekly live essay critique sessions, and various digital resources and scholarship planning tools.
The Scholarship Collective has become a trusted resource for scholarship seekers nationwide.
For more information about Scholarships Near Me Plus or to join the growing community of scholarship seekers, visit thescholarshipcollective.com or go.scholarshipjunkie.com.
About The Scholarship Collective LLC
The Scholarship Collective is an education consulting and media company dedicated to helping students find scholarships and achieve financial literacy. Founded by Sade Meeks, who personally won over $200,000 in scholarships and graduated debt-free, the company offers membership programs, consulting services, and free resources to students from high school through graduate school. With a mission to make higher education accessible and affordable, The Scholarship Collective serves thousands of students across the United States.
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