the secret to scholarships. did you know? did you know? according to the national commission on...
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3 TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS Merit Based Scholarships Given to those students who meet rigorous criteria usually based on GPA and/or test scores Need Based Scholarships- Given to those students who demonstrate financial need based on their FAFSA information Private Scholarships Sponsored by private companies, religious organizations, or civic groups who establish their own criteriaTRANSCRIPT
The Secret to Scholarships
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.
3 TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS3 TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPSMerit Based Scholarships
Given to those students who meet rigorous criteria usually based on GPA and/or test scores
Need Based Scholarships- Given to those students who demonstrate financial
need based on their FAFSA information
Private ScholarshipsSponsored by private companies, religious organizations, or civic groups who establish their own criteria
Be a Scholarship Worthy StudentFind the ScholarshipApply 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.Accept leadership positions within those clubs and organizations Involve yourself in the community.
FIND THE SCHOLARSHIPFIND THE SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNET WEB SITES
Googlewww.fastweb.com
COUNSELING OFFICELIBRARYBOOKSTORESEMPLOYERSRELIGIOUS OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
INTERNET WEB SITE INTERNET WEB SITE RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS
www.fastweb.comwww.collegenet.comwww.scholarships.comwww.collegescholarships.comwww.collegefunds.netwww.weeklyscholarshipalert.comwww.chegg.comWord of advice: Create an email to use JUST for
scholarships!
THE SCHOLARSHIPTHE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYESSAY
Be sincere because it will show.Be clear and concise.Answer the prompt.Don’t make it too long.Have a teacher check your work.Print it on high quality paper, if necessary
LETTERS OF LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
It is best to get letters of recommendation from varying sources but follow guidelines!Some good choices are letters from teachers, counselors, employers, or club leadersAVOID friends or family members
SENDING IN YOUR SENDING IN YOUR APPLICATIONAPPLICATION
Make sure to keep track of deadlines and send it on time.Watch for “postmark” or “received by” datesMake sure everything is printed on the same high quality type of paper.Print the address on the envelope if possible.INCLUDE POSTAGE!
IF YOU RECEIVE A IF YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP
Be sure to read the award letter carefully for follow up instructions that may affect your receipt of the scholarship.Write thank you letters to the scholarship donors! This is a courtesy and also shows professionalism!
GOOD LUCK !(Keep track of scholarships won and report that information on your senior honors night invitation! We happily announce all outside scholarship winners!)