Fastweb is an American scholarship search website which matches students to relevant scholarships based on a profile of provided information.[1] As of 2023 it reportedly lists more than 1.5 million scholarship opportunities,[2] though it does not offer any unique funding which cannot be obtained elsewhere.[1]

History

Founded by Larry Organ in 1995, Fastweb is an acronym for "financial aid search through the web".

In 2001, Fastweb was acquired by TMP Worldwide, owner of job advertising website Monster.com.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fastweb Review (71/100) | ScholarshipInstitute.org". 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  2. ↑ CEPF, Ryan Wangman. "Best Scholarship Websites of 2023". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  3. ↑ Carlson, Scott (July 27, 2001). "Big Online Job Service Acquires Website on College Admissions". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved August 4, 2021.


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