.scholarships gTLD
The .scholarships TLD is a generic top-level domain created to serve organizations and institutions that provide scholarship information, application tools, or funding opportunities. It was introduced to help students, parents, and educators easily identify trustworthy resources related to scholarships through a clear, descriptive domain extension.
Open for registration by any individual or organization, with no geographic or residency restrictions.
.scholarships Domain Overview
The .scholarships extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Afilias. .scholarships was introduced in 2015. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 33.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .scholarships is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .scholarships?
The .scholarships domain was applied for by Scholarships.com, LLC as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. It was approved and delegated to the root zone on April 2, 2015. Scholarships.com, LLC, which has operated scholarships.com since 1999, acts as the sponsoring organization and registry operator, with Afilias providing backend registry services. The goal was to create a dedicated namespace for scholarship providers to improve discoverability and trustworthiness of scholarship-related websites.
Did you know?
The .scholarships TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .scholarships Used For?
The .scholarships TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Scholarship provider websites
College financial aid offices
Nonprofit foundations offering grants
Scholarship search platforms
Educational counseling services
Popular Websites
How Many .scholarships Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
3
DNSSEC Adoption
33.3%
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How Does .scholarships Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .scholarships |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 33.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Afilias |
| Introduced | 2015-04-02 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by any individual or organization, with no geographic or residency restrictions. |
How Available Are .scholarships Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .scholarships domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .scholarships Domain?
Eligibility
No special requirements; open to public registration.
Open Registration
The .scholarships TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .scholarships domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
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Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.