Scholarships

You can click on the links below to access local scholarships, national scholarships, or state scholarships. The files in the local scholarship link are the same scholarships provided in the local scholarship packet that all senior receives.

*Private Scholarships: How to Make Them More Accessible to Students

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TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF EARNING SCHOLARSHIPS

(Provided by EducationQuest)

1. Don’t pay for scholarship searches. Use free search sites including ScholarshipQuest at www.educationquest.org with over 1800 state and local awards.
2. Visit the counseling office weekly for information about scholarships.
3. Get organized. Place scholarship applications in deadline order and prioritize each award. Local and college-specific scholarships deserve top priority because you’re more likely to earn them.
4. Continually update your activities, honors and volunteer or paid jobs using the Activities Resume at www.educationquest.org
5. Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores.
6. Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Encourage them to write specific examples of your leadership skills. Give them advance notice and a specific deadline.
7. Get an early start on essays. Describe your interests, hopes for the future, and leadership abilities – but be sure to tailor your essay to the scholarship topic.
8. Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and neatness. Ask at least two people to proofread your application.