SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships

All college bound students should apply for at least one scholarship. There are so many out there, it's almost impossible not to get one. Below you will find links to websites that will help you through each part of the scholarship process.

Scholarship Information:

• Basics of Grants and Scholarships

• Search for Scholarships here or here

• What is a Pell Grant ?

• How to Apply for a Scholarship

• Avoid Scholarship Scams

Top 10 Tips To Getting a Scholarship:

1. Be involved in community service activities throughout high school. There are generally a number of community scholarships available.

2. Create and maintain a success resume from freshman year through your senior year in high school. Capturing your accomplishments on an annual basis will help you prepare for scholarship applications and build your personal brand.

3. Consult with your high school's career and college counselors, especially for local and regional scholarship information.

4. When writing a scholarship essay, make sure you write it in your own voice. Also, make sure you use spell check and have someone else proofread your essay.

5. Start applying for scholarships no later than the fall of your senior year of high school. You will want to take advantage of scholarships with early application deadlines.

6. Scholarship deadlines can vary. Develop a scholarship deadline spreadsheet to keep you organized and on time.

7. Be mindful of the details! Carefully read the instructions and make sure your application is filled out correctly and you have included requested items. Some scholarships will request financial information to determine a candidate's need.

8. Apply and keep applying. You can save time by tailoring an existing essay for multiple scholarship applications.

9. If a scholarship interview is required, dress professionally. You will also want to make sure your social media accounts do not have any inappropriate content or pictures. You only have one chance to make a first impression.

10. Continue to apply for upper-class scholarships during your freshman year in college. Even if you are turned down your freshman year, there are scholarships available for college sophomores and junior