Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Students have to hunt for scholarships as though they are seeking a part time job. This means they have to pay attention to announcements, stop by guidance frequently to search for scholarships, and use a few online sources to research and apply for scholarships. The majority of scholarships available to graduating seniors are available online. More and more scholarships are available right through the spring semester.
Here are a few steps students can take to search for scholarships:
Local Scholarship Sources
1. THINK LOCAL
Many area organizations such as banks, employers, churches, and other associations offer scholarships to students in the Winslow and Central Maine area. We have a directory that is available in the Guidance Office or online here: WHS Scholarship Directory. The key is that students have to search, obtain applications (many of them are online), complete them, send with required documents by the deadline, and then continue searching! Last year, one of our students was awarded with more than $15,000 in scholarship support. It's possible, but students need to continually search throughout the year for scholarship money.
State Scholarship Sources
1. THINK LOCAL
Many area organizations such as banks, employers, churches, and other associations offer scholarships to students in the Winslow and Central Maine area. We have a directory that is available in the Guidance Office or online here: WHS Scholarship Directory. The key is that students have to search, obtain applications (many of them are online), complete them, send with required documents by the deadline, and then continue searching! Last year, one of our students was awarded with more than $15,000 in scholarship support. It's possible, but students need to continually search throughout the year for scholarship money.
2. STATE-WIDE SEARCHES
There are several state-wide organizations that are very helpful in the scholarship search process. Try any of the following to look for Maine-specific scholarships: