Scholarships

The Scholarship Process

1. Note the scholarship deadline – “Deadlines are deadlines!”
   Our Counseling Center also sets firm deadlines for signups, applications, nominations, etc. – organize your scholarships in deadline order.

2. ACCESS  the application on a website or via a Google Drive link.

3. If a paper copy is needed, print a copy.

4. If you need a transcript, order it using the green form in the Counseling Center that you fill out and give to the registrar, Ms. Carmen Johnson at least 3 days in advance.

5. If a letter of recommendation is required, contact references (teachers, counselor, coach, employer, etc.) at least two weeks in advance.  Give them a completed copy of your Student Information Summary Form and/or a personal resume and a stamped, addressed envelope(s) if directions ask for the letter of reference is to be mailed directly to the school or university.  Please know that you can return to the same recommenders for a future letter, as they have one written already and just need to update the original letter.

6. Complete all applications neatly, carefully and completely – type them/use the computer form whenever possible. NEVER fill out an application in pencil.

7. Most scholarships require YOU to compile all needed information and mail before the deadline.  If instructions state otherwise, let references know who receives their letter and when the letter of recommendation is due. We recommend that you make a copy of your application for your file before mailing - definitely name your Google Doc.

8. Questions: See your counselor.

Letters of Recommendation

Some applications for admission and scholarship applications require letters of recommendation.  Be sure you give the writers at least 2 weeks notice and provide them with the Student Information Summary Sheet and/or your Personal Finance resume to help them write a more personal letter.

Reminder: Any application with a January 1 deadline must be in the hands of the counselor two weeks prior to the winter break.

National Scholarship Websites

The EducationQuest staff reviews scholarship search websites and/or individual scholarships in an effort to help Nebraska school counselors provide accurate information to the students and families they serve. 

The review process consists of examining publicly available information and issuing one of the following ratings: Green Light (no issues found), Yellow Light (proceed with caution, some concerns found) and Red Light (do not recommend, several concerns were found or a severe finding). 

 Green Light:  To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. 

From EducationQuest:  What you should know about scholarships

Start applying for scholarships your junior year and continue throughout your senior year and while you’re in college.  

Click here for scholarship application tips.

Here are some national sites to consider:

• Chegg

• College Board

• Fastweb

• Going Merry

• International Scholarships

• Peterson’s

• Scholar Snapp

• Scholarship America

• SuperCollege.com