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SCHOLARSHIP TIPS AND TRICKS
SCHOLARSHIP TO-DO LIST
SCHOLARSHIP TO-DO LIST
Remember to do the following to qualify for scholarship opportunities.
Complete your FAFSA. This is a MUST!
Be sure to check with your choice of college/university about scholarships specific to that school.
Use search engines to look for scholarships. (Example: Fast Web, CollegeScholarships; BigFuture)
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SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
1. Begin your search early, conduct as much research as you can, and apply for every scholarship for which you are eligible.
2. Meet all deadlines. All scholarships are due to your school counselor (unless otherwise noted) by the date listed. While this date may be different than the scholarship application states, this allows the counseling department time to review the application for completion and gather any necessary documentation to accompany the scholarship submission. If the date listed falls on a weekend or break from school, the scholarship will be due the last school day prior to the date listed.
3. Follow directions. Provide everything that is requested, but no more than is required.
4. List all activities and honors, highlighting those that are relevant to the scholarship.
5. Neatness counts. Type your application.
6. Make a photocopy of the application before you begin. If you make a mistake, you can start fresh with a clean copy. Also make a copy of the completed application, so you can resend it if the original is lost.
7. Ask for help if you need it. Don't hesitate to call the funding organization.
8. Write an essay that makes a strong impression. Tell a story and use personal examples.
9. Choose references who know you well and give them plenty of time to write a recommendation.
10. Give your application (and/or essay) a "once-over." Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread.
11. Make requests for official transcripts from your school counselor. If a scholarship asks for ACT scores, these are NOT part of the official transcript. Students will need to submit these scores to the scholarship organization directly.
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