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Tip #1: Apply & Submit Early
Tip #1: Apply & Submit Early
Remember to file the FAFSA by the priority deadline of the year for which you are applying. The FAFSA is a requirement in order to receive a financial aid offer.
Remember to file the FAFSA by the priority deadline of the year for which you are applying. The FAFSA is a requirement in order to receive a financial aid offer.
It also ensures you are eligible to receive the most money in scholarships, grants, and/or loans possible.
It also ensures you are eligible to receive the most money in scholarships, grants, and/or loans possible.
Be sure to search early in the semester for scholarships that will be issued the following semester or academic year.
Be sure to search early in the semester for scholarships that will be issued the following semester or academic year.
Submit your application materials early. Be sure to have a trusted adult (counselor, parent, teacher, etc.) review them to provide constructive feedback and assist you in making any necessary edits prior to submitting.
Submit your application materials early. Be sure to have a trusted adult (counselor, parent, teacher, etc.) review them to provide constructive feedback and assist you in making any necessary edits prior to submitting.
Apply for even scholarships and grants that you do NOT qualify for. That’s right! Often, those funds go unclaimed, because no one applies. You would be surprised at what you may receive if you just go for it…so go for it!
Apply for even scholarships and grants that you do NOT qualify for. That’s right! Often, those funds go unclaimed, because no one applies. You would be surprised at what you may receive if you just go for it…so go for it!
Tip #2: Look Everywhere!
Tip #2: Look Everywhere!
Check everywhere for scholarship opportunities–even the places you would least expect. If you have a headache, think about scholarships! Tylenol Corporation offers one. If you get hungry, think about scholarships!
Check everywhere for scholarship opportunities–even the places you would least expect. If you have a headache, think about scholarships! Tylenol Corporation offers one. If you get hungry, think about scholarships!
Burger King, McDonald’s, and a host of other restaurants offer scholarships to qualifying applicants. If you belong to a marginalized racial/ethnic group, search for minority scholarships.
Burger King, McDonald’s, and a host of other restaurants offer scholarships to qualifying applicants. If you belong to a marginalized racial/ethnic group, search for minority scholarships.
If you have an outstanding trait or ability (left-handed, musically inclined, athletically gifted, etc.), be on the lookout for funding opportunities that highlight these specific qualities in individuals.
If you have an outstanding trait or ability (left-handed, musically inclined, athletically gifted, etc.), be on the lookout for funding opportunities that highlight these specific qualities in individuals.
Tip #3: Remain Eligible
Tip #3: Remain Eligible
Maintain a mid- to high- grade point average (GPA). A stipulation of receiving many scholarships is maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.0 on a 5.0 scale (C average). Colleges and universities review hundreds and often thousands of applications for admission. The process is competitive, so put yourself at an advantage. Stay focused and seek out support when you need it to make the best grades possible!
Maintain a mid- to high- grade point average (GPA). A stipulation of receiving many scholarships is maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.0 on a 5.0 scale (C average). Colleges and universities review hundreds and often thousands of applications for admission. The process is competitive, so put yourself at an advantage. Stay focused and seek out support when you need it to make the best grades possible!
Remain active in community service, faith-based, or extracurricular activities. Colleges and universities seek out students who demonstrate high academic achievement, as well as the potential to positively impact the campus and surrounding community.
Remain active in community service, faith-based, or extracurricular activities. Colleges and universities seek out students who demonstrate high academic achievement, as well as the potential to positively impact the campus and surrounding community.
Tip #4: Check Back Often
Tip #4: Check Back Often
Be sure to check back frequently on the granting institution’s website, social media, or other page(s) for any updated information about the scholarship.
Be sure to check back frequently on the granting institution’s website, social media, or other page(s) for any updated information about the scholarship.
Tip #5: Revisit, Revise, and Reuse
Tip #5: Revisit, Revise, and Reuse
Save yourself some time! Most scholarship applications require the submission of an essay. Create one that responds to their questions, and then make small changes to it where necessary for future scholarship applications.
Save yourself some time! Most scholarship applications require the submission of an essay. Create one that responds to their questions, and then make small changes to it where necessary for future scholarship applications.
For questions, you may contact:
Dr. Jeniece D. Nance, District Family Liaison
(217) 531-7134
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