Scholarships

*Local Scholarship Applications are available in a folder on the Senior Google Classroom. All Seniors have access to this resource. Here are a few other Scholarship websites with other opportunities:

Scholarship Search Tips

1. Start Looking Early and Often

Begin your search and application process a year in advance of when you would like to use the scholarship. Most deadlines are in the Spring for the following academic year. Keep searching for new opportunities.

2. Assess Your Strengths

Inventory your strengths and give priority to the scholarships that fit your best qualifications. Examples of these strengths may be talent, educational background, ethnic origins, and other personal characteristics.

3. Do Your Research and Look Locally

Use online scholarship search engines, local libraries, and local neighborhood organizations such as your parent’s employer, high school, and religious organizations to help you target specific scholarship programs.

4. Be Smart

Avoid paying scholarship application fees or giving out your personal credit card or bank information. You should never pay to apply for scholarships!

5. Organize and Prepare Your Application Timeline

Collect letters of recommendation, and carefully prepare a standard essay for applications. Use these items to systematically apply for many scholarships with the same core materials. Keep a calendar and follow up on applications in a timely manner.

6. Submit Your FAFSA Early

Visit http://studentaid.gov to complete your FAFSA. Most scholarship applications do require you to document financial need.

7. Keep At It!

Most students apply for over 10 to 15 scholarships before receiving one and most scholarships are between the $500 and $2000 range. These will add up and eliminate any dollars you will have to potentially borrow and pay back with interest.