Scholarship Night 2024
Thursday | May 30, 2024 | 6:30 PM | CUHS MPR
If you are being awarded a Scholarship, you and your parents will receive an invitation to attend via Parentsquare.
If you were notified directly that you were awarded a Scholarship, make sure you tell us HERE.
This way you get acknowledged at Scholarship Night!
Scholarship Application Drop Box
Located in the lobby of the CUHS Office, you will find our Scholarship Application Drop Box.
If the Scholarship you are applying for specifies to drop it off here, please ensure you have all requested and required documents accompanying your application prior to drop off.
Searching for Scholarships
Local:
Your High School
Local banks, business, credit unions, churches, professional organizations & non profits
State & National: (Here are some links that might help)
Trade School Scholarships:
What are scholarships?
Scholarships are free money that does not have to be paid back. At Chowchilla High School we connect our students with scholarships that are offered locally.
How to apply for Scholarships
Each Scholarship application is unique
Read ALL instructions to understand each application process
Calendar important deadlines (plan ahead!)
Create a binder, folder, or accordion file with application materials
Application Materials
Scholarship application form
Demographics, Interests, Job History, Family size & income, Sports & Extracurricular Activities
Official or unofficial transcript
Personal Statement or writing Prompt
Letters of Recommendation
Give the person enough time to write it
Proof of Eligibility Criteria
Application Tips
Start Searching early
Start your application early
Follow instructions
Proofread
Apply for many scholarships
How to stand out as an applicant
Follow all instructions to a "T"
Answer the essay prompt
Share personal details that allow the committee to know you and remember you
Don't be afraid to be personal
Submit a complete, neat, grammatically correct application free of spelling errors and proof read to put your best foot forward.