Financial Aid

Scholarships

Scholarships provide additional funds for educational needs of students that does not need to be repaid. Traditionally, students begin their search for scholarships in their senior year of high school. The search for scholarships should begin no later than the spring of the student’s junior year of high school and continue throughout the student’s educational journey in postsecondary institutions.

Success in obtaining scholarships cannot be guaranteed, but it can be enhanced by:

1. Spending 2-3 hours a week searching and applying for scholarships that are right for you.
2. Utilizing numerous sources in locating scholarships:
   1. School counselor
   2. Colleges and Universities
   3. Scholarship search sites on the internet
      1. www.fastweb.com
      2. www.supercollege.com
      3. And others
   4. Books
   5. Professional, Community and Religious organizations
   6. Past scholarship winners
3. Submit complete scholarship application packages on time, taking care to meet all requirements that have been specified.
4. Create and maintain a scholarship portfolio containing material that can be used for future scholarship applications.
5. Network with others in supporting your efforts by providing feedback on essays, letters of recommendation, performing practice interviews, and providing encouragement.

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