2020-21 SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Basics

• Local Scholarships will be listed on this website.

• Most colleges and universities also offer scholarships. Be sure to check with these institutions for application information.

• Scholarships are awarded based on a wide array of criteria: grades, extracurricular activities, volunteer hours recognition's & awards, financial need, random drawings, career choices- just to name a few. If you have any questions, just ask.

• Most local scholarships through the counseling office don't come out until January or February (see below to see what is currently available).

Possible Scholarship Avenues

• Clubs & Organizations in which the student/parent belongs

• Companies where the student/parent works

• Religious affiliations

• Unions parents belong to

• Internet

• Guidance office/ Counselor Webpage

Scholarship Search Engines

• Click on the following links to look for scholarships online

  • http://www.fastweb.com

  • http://www.scholarships.com

  • http://www.highfivescholarships.com

  • http://www.studentscholarships.org

Avoiding Scholarship Scams:

• Never pay for help searching for scholarships

• Never pay a fee for applying for a scholarship

• Get everything in writing

• Investigate the company

• Never provide credit card or checking account information

Click HERE for Local Scholarships