SCHOLARSHIP LIST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Think of looking for scholarships as having a part-time job. Juniors and seniors might spend an hour a day or half a day on weekends conducting searches and putting together applications.
Where to Find Scholarships? (You have to ask)
- Local and regional organizations
- Parent’s work
- Student’s work
- Religious, service, cultural organizations
- Family
- Online
On the internet? (You have to search)
Scholarship Directories (you complete a profile and enter your email address)
Search Engines. In the “search” box, type: Scholarship, _____________________. On the line, insert one at a time, all the things that describe you, the student – interests, background, family, heritage, religion, activities, course of study, hobbies, anything unusual such as a disability in the family, tall, etc…
What to Submit? (You need to Stand Out)
- All requirements stated on the scholarship application. Be sure to read the application.
Typical requests include, but are not limited to:
- completed application form (typed preferably)
- Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcript
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES