How To Apply

Common Scholarship Terms

Scholarship:

A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying a least part of the college.

Scholarships can be awarded to student based on academic achievements, financial need or on many other factors. Scholarships and grants do not have to repaid.

Renewable Scholarship:

A scholarship that can be awarded for multiple years. Called “renewable” because there is usually a minimum requirement (such as GPA) that must be met in order for the scholarship to be provided in future years.

Merit Aid:

Money offered to a student based on specific talent, such as academics, athletics, etc.

Need-based Aid:

Money offered to a student based on financial status of the student and/or family.

Writing your ESSAY

Writing a college or scholarship essay can be intimidating but don’t let it stop you from getting into college and getting money to help pay for it!

Use your resources!! What have you done in your English class or other writing assignments that you can use? Have you had someone proof read your essay?

Here are some places that can also give you tips on writing a scholarship essay but whatever you do DON’T LET IT STOP YOU FROM APPLYING!!

• College Covered 7 Ways To Make your College Essay Stand Out
• Big Future's 8 Tips for Crafting your College Essay
• USA Today College Essay Writing Tips
• PrepScholar 125 College Essay Examples for 13+ Schools and Expert Analysis