Scholarships are another funding source that is helpful when paying for college! It is best that you start looking for them before your senior year so that you have a long list ready. Some scholarships are even open to other grade levels, so you may be able to apply as early as your freshman year! Looking for scholarships can be easy too. You can ask your school counselor, teachers, visit scholarship websites, and even look on college websites for scholarships that are specific to that institution. Below is a list of what may be needed when applying!
P.S. You may not get every scholarship that you apply for. You have to keep trying! There are millions of scholarships out there based on your professional aspirations, hobbies, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and more.
Teacher Recommendation
Recent Official Transcript
Resume
Personal Statement/Essay
For need-based scholarships: your Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA
Counselor Recommendation
List of awards received and leadership roles during high school
List of extracurricular activities (recent and past)