A few reminders about college money:

Scholarships – must apply and meet the set requirements & deadlines.  This is money awarded to the student and does not have to be re-paid. 

FAFSA – Must be completed to receive any financial aid. This includes HOPE, the Federal Pell Grant, and any money offered by the college. The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available on December 31st! See Coach Reece if you have questions. 

Check your 2025 Google Classroom, Counselor website, or the Guidance 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/# 

Top 10 Scholarship Tips:

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.