Scholarships
The most common question we are asked by students/families is "how do I get scholarships?" There are thousands and thousands of scholarships being offered through the private sector, as well as through individual colleges. Although we try our best to stay up to date on what the trends are year to year, we are not able to monitor specific scholarships. However, we have provided a full page of information, including helpful websites, that should help guide you in your scholarship search..
boettcher flier.pdf2023_Daniels_Scholarship_Program_Information_Sheet.pdfScholarship FAQs
Everything you need to know about scholarships, Part 1: Preparing for college and scholarships
Everything you need to know about scholarships, Part 3: The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Search Tips
Use the scholarship list on Naviance
Sign up for at least two national scholarship search databases (see list below)
Find out what scholarships the college(s) you are applying to offers
Listen to the daily announcements for specific scholarships
Ask the following places if they offer scholarships:
Your employer
Your parent's employer
Your parent's union
Your parent's organizations
Your church/religious organization
CREATE A SPREADSHEET of scholarships you are eligible to apply for with deadline dates, amount of award
Scholarship Scam Warning Signs
You have to pay a fee or "taxes"
Money-back offers or guarantees
Credit card or bank account information required
Provides "exclusive" information