Fastweb is an American scholarship search website that 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].

Reputation

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While Scholarship websites aren't always seen as trustworthy, In June 2024 Business Insider listed Fastweb in their top 10 list [3]

History

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Founded by Larry Organ on 27 April 1995,[4] Fastweb is an acronym for "financial aid search through the web".

In 2001, Fastweb was acquired by TMP Worldwide.[5].

References

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  1. ^ "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. ^ CEPF, Ryan Wangman. "Best Scholarship Websites of 2024". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  4. ^ "Whois fastweb.com". www.whois.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  5. ^ 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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