Scholarship Info

Stop by the Counseling Center to learn more about scholarships, or set an appointment with Ms. Gonzalez for help with scholarship applications.

Dear Raiders,

My name is Ms. Gonzalez and I am the Scholarship Counselor at SOH. I am so excited to be working with you guys! Thank you for working so hard on securing funds your future.

Applying for scholarships is a wonderful and free opportunity to earn money for college! As you start your search for scholarships, I hope you will find the following attachments helpful (pages 8-18)

Letter of Recommendation Request Form (PDF) – Many scholarships require you submit a letter of recommendation. Fill out this form as thoroughly as possible. Give the form to the person(s) you are requesting a letter from. Please allow the recommender at least 5 days to complete your letter.

FastWeb Top 12 Tips/Winning a Scholarship Quick Reference Guide (PDF) – These tips may seem obvious, but they really point to common mistakes to avoid and practical ways you can increase your chances of winning a scholarship. You will find these on the last page.

Essay Tips (PDF) – If you’re going to take the time to apply to scholarships, invest time in creating a great essay. This piece is critical to winning a scholarship!

It’s a pleasure to serve you as Scholarship Counselor,

Live 2021 SoH Scholarship Bulletin

Brenda Gonzalez

Scholarship Search Sites

  1. FastWeb

All grade levels may register and create an account to receive personalized matching of scholarships. The site has a large source of scholarships available – millions of scholarships worth billions of dollars. New scholarships are added every day, all year long. www.fastweb.com

  1. Latino College Dollars

All grade levels may search for information for college scholarships to Latino students. www.latinocollegedollars.org

  1. MALDEF

Free scholarship resource guide for students, parents and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.

https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/

  1. College Board Opportunity Scholarships

Due: Varies by scholarship; final deadline March 2020

Award: $500-40,000

Criteria: Open to college-bound seniors.

Application: Online at https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/