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From EducationQuest: What you should know about scholarships
Start applying for scholarships your junior year and continue throughout your senior year and while you’re in college.
Click here for scholarship application tips.
Here are some national sites to consider:
Tips when it comes to applying for scholarships
Visit this website weekly for any new information about scholarships or applying to college. Set a weekly reminder on your calendar!
Prioritize. Place scholarship applications in deadline order and prioritize each award. Local awards and college-specific applications should be top priority because you’re more likely to earn them. Come see me if you need help doing this.
Update your resume every time you earn a new accomplishment.
Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exam another time. Especially now that the ACT superscores tests!
Essays. Describe your interests, hopes for the future, and leadership abilities. Don't reinvent the wheel, Re-use essays - start a new Google Doc (title it differently!) and then cut and paste from your previous writings. DO THIS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!
Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and neatness. Ask at least two people to proofread your application.
Make the Process easier on yourself by following these steps:
Make the Process easier on yourself by following these steps:
Go to the scholarship list link under financial aid to see a list of scholarships available to you. NOTE: this is not a complete list of scholarships so be sure to do some research on your own as well. Some of these scholarships may have old applications but going to the website or contacting the person to see if they are still available may be a good idea ( I can help you with this if needed).
Be sure to create your ScholarshipQuest profile (found at https://educationquest.org/) to see more scholarships available to you - check it weekly! Come see me if you need help creating your profile.
If a paper copy of the scholarship is needed, print a copy.
If you need a transcript, stop by the office and either Kara, P.J. or myself can help you get them.
If a letter/s of recommendation is required, contact references (teachers, counselor, coach, employer, etc.) at least two weeks in advance. Filling out the Student Information Sheet may help your references write a better letter for you. Be sure to note how the scholarship wants the references delivered as some may ask for the letter to be mailed directly to the school or university. You can always return to the same people for a future letter, as they have one written already and just need to update the original letter.
Be sure to give anyone writing you a letter AT LEAST two weeks notice before the letter is due! (yes I put that down twice. That's how important it is).
Complete all applications neatly, carefully and completely – type them/use the computer form whenever possible. NEVER fill out an application in pencil.
Most scholarships require YOU to compile all needed information and mail before the deadline.Be sure to let your recommendations know when the letters are due. I highly suggest that you make a copy of your application for your file before mailing in case it gets lost - Be sure to name it something you can remember.
The number 1 most important thing to remember when it comes to scholarships is “Deadlines are deadlines!” I will do my best to get scholarship information to you in a timely matter so you have enough time to get them filled out, however it is up to you to get them turned in on time.
Questions: My door is always open.
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