I’m new to crowdfunding, where do I start?
Crowdfunding on Fundmyscholar.com is as easy as 4 steps:
1. Submit the required ScholarForm or Parental Consent ScholarForm before starting a campaign.
2. Create a fundraising campaign on the Scholar Campaign Hub.
3. Promote the campaign through built-in text, email, and social media tools.
4. Collect donations at the conclusion of the campaign!
Crowdfunding is designed for you to reach out to your community, friends, family, and supporters. Fundmyscholar.com enables you to easily solicit donors, manage thank-you messages, and encourage community support. Donors are motivated by a personal connection to you and your story, as told on your campaign page, and may appreciate thank-you messages and updates on your progress.
FundMyScholar.com is free to register for all users. A 10% campaign management fee is applied to the total amount raised at the end of each campaign to support operational expenses, website maintenance, and ongoing feature improvements. Additionally, there is a 3.5% InstaRaise platform fee charged by InstaRaise. FundMyScholar Inc. uses optional tips from donors to help offset this platform fee and maximize the funds that go directly to the scholar.
Once your campaign ends, you will receive a congratulatory message. In this message, the scholar or the parent/guardian can choose how to receive the campaign funds—either via Zelle or as a check. If you choose Zelle as your payment method, the campaign funds should arrive almost immediately. If you choose a check, it will be sent to the address provided in the original ScholarForm within 5 to 7 business days. If the scholar is 18 or older, the funds will be sent directly to the scholar. If the scholar is under 18, the funds will be directed to the parent or guardian.
We do not send out official letters on your behalf.
FundMyScholar.com offers a straightforward and effective way to raise funds for your education.
By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can share your story with a wide audience of
potential supporters, including family, friends, and community members. The funds raised can help
cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses, reducing financial stress and allowing you to
focus on your studies. Additionally, the platform's built-in tools and resources provide guidance and
support throughout your fundraising journey, increasing your chances of reaching your goals.
- Personalized page for your campaign
- Built-in email, text, and promotions tracking
- Dashboard to manage your fundraiser
- Campaign management by fundmyscholar.com from start to finish
We’ve designed Fundmyscholar.com to make crowdfunding easy for everyone. We focus on the most important aspects of fundraising, with clear help, and include everything you need from emailing prospective donors to tracking gift fulfillment.
FundMyScholar.com prioritizes the safety of all scholars. For students under 18 years of age, parental consent is required before a campaign can be approved and placed on the FundMyScholar website. Parents or guardians must complete a Parental Consent ScholarForm before a campaign can be created.
If you would like to make any changes to the duration of your campaign, please reach out to support@fundmyscholar.com. Our team will assist you with adjusting the deadline or ending your fundraiser early if needed.