Local Scholarship Information
Above you will find a link for this year's scholarship page. Bookmark this link. It can be found on the schools website, but this will be quicker to reference and ensure you are going to the link correctly.
Make sure you are referencing the page by DUE DATE!!!! This will ensure you are reviewing the most up to date scholarships and when they are due!
It is a work in progress. Please reference it frequently for updates. I will also email you when changes are made and new scholarships are added to the website.
As you review the scholarships, please pay close attention to the scholarship criteria, the deadlines, and where the scholarship needs to be submitted. The deadlines on the scholarships are FIRM!!!
As you complete these scholarships, make sure you are submitting all the required materials. If you miss any components and do not include a piece of the application, most likely the scholarship committee will discard your application. If you need a copy of your transcript or have any questions, please let me know.
Make sure you are proofing all your documents for correct grammar and formatting.
If you need a referencne letter for a scholarship, please make sure you are allowing the individual 2 weeks to write you a letter of reference. Select someone who knows your qualities, character, and involvement.
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