successful scholarship searches
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Successful scholarship searches. Know What Makes you stand Apart Use details in your application Be Persistent Treat your search like a part time job. Academic Resume. GPA/Class rank/ACT and SAT Score Clubs/Organizations-depth of participation Special Talents (dance, music, singing, art) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
KNOW WHAT MAKES YOU STAND APART
USE DETAILS IN YOUR APPLICATION
BE PERSISTENTTREAT YOUR SEARCH LIKE A PART TIME JOB
Successful scholarship searches
Academic Resume
GPA/Class rank/ACT and SAT ScoreClubs/Organizations-depth of participationSpecial Talents (dance, music, singing, art)AthleticsCommunity/Volunteer ActivitiesOther(church, contests, etc.)Honors/AwardsWork Experience
Letter of Recommendation
Give at least 2 weeks for completionFollow up Share details of scholarship/customizeThank you note
Organization
Prioritize scholarships based on your interests and qualifications
Organize by due datesThoroughly complete applicationHave a parent, teacher or friend proof readSave a copy of the original applicationFollow up
Scholarship Sources
FMHS Counseling WebsiteInternet searchWorkplace, church, banks, organizationsCollege websites
Internet Search
www.fastwebwww.collegincolorado.orgwww.finaid.orgwww.collegeboard www.fmhs.mesa.k12.co.uswww.collegeinvest.orgwww.brokescholar.com
Western Undergraduate Exchange
For students who want to go to college out of state. Based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
150 % of the institution’s resident tuition140 participating collegesAlaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North, Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Local/StateLocal/StateLocal/StateLocal/State
Alex Bennett Memorial
Alliance Club Band of Brothers Charter FundColorado Masonic Daniels FundFruita Lions ClubFruita Rotary
Grand Junction Orthodontics
Grand Valley PowerLatin Anglo AllianceSaccomannoSartomerMike Williams
Memorial
Local Scholarships
STRENGTH OF CHARACTERACADEMIC PERFORMANCE/PROMISE
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITYPOTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO ONE’S COMMUNITY
WELL-ROUNDED PERSONALITYFINANCIAL NEED
EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN $0 AND $6000HTTP://APPS.COLLEGEBOARD.COM/FINCALC/EFC_WELCOME.JSP
1 PAGE ESSAY DUE TO COUNSELING ON OCTOBER 14TH
Daniels Fund Selection Criteria
$500 SCHOLARSHIP TO MESA STATEFOR FMHS STUDENTS
EVERYONE WHO APPLIED LAST YEAR EARNED THE SCHOLARSHIP
Mesa State Foundation
$1,500 MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP3.5 GPA
1875 SAT OR 28 ACT COMPOSITETRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS
1 APPLICANT PER 100 STUDENTSDUE IN FEBRUARY
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
2 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FMHS STUDENTS FOR 2011 GRADUATES
Class of 2010 Legacy Scholarship
$1,231300 HOURS OF SERVICE
MUST BE 1725 STUDENTS IN DISTRICT 51
FIRST COME FIRST SERVETALK TO BECKY FOSTER IN THE LIBRARY TO SIGN UP
Americorp Scholarship
Colleges are a great source for scholarships
Colleges compete for the best students A common strategy is to apply to several colleges and
compare financial award packages. Some scholarships require a separate application. Some scholarships are automatically reviewed with
admissions applications. Private colleges often have much more scholarship money
available than public schools. Small liberal arts colleges, especially in the Midwest often
offer good scholarships. Geographic diversity can work to your advantage.
Examples of Mesa State Scholarships
Mesa State Scholarships (combination of 2 of 3 criteria)
Academic Achievement: $1,200 per year, renewable. 3.o gpa; top 20% of class; or a 22 ACT or 1040 SAT.
Presidential: 3.25 $2,000 per year, renewable. GPA:top 15% of class; or a 25 ACT or 1120 SAT
Trustee: $2,500 per year, renewable. 3.5 GPA; top 10%, 27 ACT or 1200 SAT
Distinguished: resident tuition and fees. 3.75 GPA; top 5% of class; 29 ACT or 1280 SAT.
First Generation: parents have not graduated from college. Document Financial need, 2.5 GPA, top 25% of class or 21 ACT or 970 SAT.
Register to retake ACT www.actstudent.org. Cost $33
Avoid Scams
You should not have to pay to apply for a scholarship or apply for the Colorado Opportunity Fund.
Avoid giving too much information. FMHS does not endorse any companies
that assist students with their scholarship search.