HOW TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?According to the National Commission on Student Financial Assistance, $7 billion is available for students to fund their education, but only $400 million of it is claimed.

Be a Scholarship Worthy Student

Find the Scholarship

Apply for the Scholarship

STEPS TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP

BE A SCHOLARSHIP BE A SCHOLARSHIP WORTHY STUDENT!WORTHY STUDENT!

Maintain a good G.P.A (above a 3.0).Involve yourself in school clubs and organizations.Get a job related to your major.Involve yourself in the community.

FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIP

INTERNET WEB SITESSCHOOL LIBRARYMAJOR DEPARTMENTADVISERBOOKS

FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIPINTERNET WEB SITES

Go to a Search Engine (www.yahoo.com or www.google.com for example) and search for the word “Scholarship.” You will be given a list of websites.

Go directly to a website that has been recommended to you from another source (your adviser, major department, etc.).

INTERNET WEB SITE INTERNET WEB SITE RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS

www.fastweb.com

www.collegenet.com

www.galaxymall.com/scholarships

www.scholarships.com

www.collegescholarships.com

www.freschinfo.com

www.collegefunds.net

FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOOL LIBRARY

Find your School Library’s Reference PageType in “Scholarship” in the subject section.You will be given a list of pertinent books and articles.

FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIPMAJOR DEPARTMENT AND ADVISER

Go to your major department or adviser and ask about scholarships pertinent to your major.They will usually have a file of scholarships or knowledge of where to get a list of scholarships in your major.

FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIPBOOKS

There are thousands of books written on this subject.Visit a bookstore or library and you’ll be sure to find great sources on Scholarships.

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP (www.fastweb.com as an example)

The website is self-explanatory.

You will be taken through a series of steps including filling out a self-profile by which they will base which scholarships are right for you.

More hobbies and and interests means more options for scholarships that are available to you.

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP (continued)

Each scholarship will include a web site or address where you can go to to get more information.Download the scholarship form off the website.Print out at least two copies of the scholarship (one to practice on and one on high quality paper to mail off).

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP (continued)

Fill out one scholarship by hand to insure that all the information is correct.Type the next one or, if possible, fill in the blanks directly on the computer.Have someone reliable check the copy for spelling and grammar mistakes.Make corrections as necessary and print out a final TYPED copy.Make photocopies of final copy.

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP THE ESSAY

Be sincere because it will show.Be clear and concise.Don’t make it too long.Have a teacher check your work .Print it on high quality paper.

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

It is best to get letters of recommendation from varying sources.

Some good choices are two letters from teachers in your major, your major adviser, and your employer.

APPLY FOR THE APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP SENDING IT OFF

Make sure to keep track of deadlines and send it on time.Make sure everything is printed on the same high quality type of paper.Print the address on the envelope if possible.Mail it off!

IF YOU RECEIVE A IF YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP

Be sure to read the congratulation letter carefully for follow up instructions that may affect your receipt of the scholarship.Write thank you letters to the scholarship donor whether required to do so or not as a form or courtesy and professionalism.

GOOD LUCK !