A few reminders about college money:
Scholarships – You must apply and meet the set requirements & deadlines. This is money awarded to the student and does not have to be re-paid.
FAFSA – This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It must be completed to receive HOPE, the Federal Pell Grant, and any money offered by the college. The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available on December 31st! See Mrs. Hammond or Mr. Scoggins if you have questions.
Check your 2025 Google Classroom, Counselor website, or the Counseling Office for more information or if you have questions.
More Scholarship Opportunities:
Coca-Cola Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ Deadline: October 31
Burger King Scholarship Program - Burger King Deadline December 15
Drive Smart Now https://www.drivesmartnow.com/ Deadline December 15
Gates Millennium Scholarships – Full Ride Opportunity www.gmsp.org Deadline: January 13
Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid - Union Deadline January 31
Student Poster Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=274 Deadline: February 17
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests Deadline: March 26
Rover $1000 College Scholarship; Rover Deadline May 31
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Animation Deadline June1
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Fashion Deadline June 1
Big Sun Scholarship www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline June 17
Petkey.org -http://petkey.org/scholarship/ Deadline July 22
The College Peas Standout Student Scholarship http://www.collegepeas.com/scholarshipgreen
Cappex Scholarships - http://www.cappex.com/scholarships
Scholarship X Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds (Latin American Students) - http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
Center for Scholarship Administration https://www.csascholars.org/#
1 - Apply only if you are eligible! Read all of the scholarship requirements and directions carefully to make sure you're eligible before you send in your application. Your application can't win if you're not eligible for the scholarship.
2 - Complete the application in full. If a question doesn't apply, note that on the application. Don't just leave it blank.
3 - Follow directions. Provide everything that is required, but don't supply things that aren't needed - you could be disqualified.
4 - Neatness counts. Make several photocopies of all the forms you receive. Use the copies as working drafts to develop your application packet. Always type your application. If you must print, do so neatly and legibly.
5 - Make sure your essay makes an impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: who, what, where, and when.
6 - Watch out for deadlines. To help keep yourself on track, impose a deadline on yourself that is at least two weeks before the stated deadline. Use this time to proofread your application before you send it off.
7 - Make copies before sending. Before sending your application, make a copy of the entire packet and keep it on file in case your application goes astray. Make sure your name (and social security number, if applicable) appears on each page of your application to ensure nothing is lost.
8 - Give it a final "once-over." Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.
9 - Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, call the funding organization and ask questions.
10 - Remember - your scholarship application represents you! Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete application reflects on you. It's your face to this organization. Take pride in yourself by submitting your best application.