Think of looking for scholarships as having a part time job. You might spend an hour a day or half a day on weekends conducting searches and putting together applications. Explore the links to the left for more details.
Where do you find them?
- School counselor
- Local or regional organizations
- Parent's employer
- Student's employer
- Religious, service and cultural community organizations
Scholarships are funds awarded to students who meet specific criteria set by the donor(s). Scholarships are competitive! Frequently-used criteria include: academic performance, ancestry, career goal, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, specialized skills (i.e. music, athletics, drama, dance, etc.). Scholarships are an excellent way to help pay for college costs and do not require re-payment.
Students should maintain a scholarship portfolio or keep this information in their 4+4 Folder, as this is the information generally requested for scholarship applications:
• copies of college and scholarship applications with due dates (postmark or received) noted
• personal statement
• letters of recommendation
• current transcript with ACT/SAT test scores, if available
• a projected budget for the next school year
• samples of work from an essay or art contest
To increase your chances of receiving a scholarship, participate in school activities and events, sports, and summer programs that will enrich your experiences. Seek leadership and creative opportunities.
