• Scholarship Opportunities

     

    Things to remember:

    • DO apply and keep applying. When it comes to paying for college, free money in the form of grants and scholarships is best since you do not have to pay it back.

    • DO search for scholarships locally and through free scholarship search engines. You will NEVER be asked to pay to apply!

    • DO carefully read the instructions. You don't want your application to be turned down if you did not fill it out correctly or did not include any requested documents.

    • DO make sure you proofread your scholarship applications and/or essays. You know what they say about first impressions!

    • DO check your social media accounts and make sure you do not have any inappropriate content or pictures posted.

    • DON’T count out scholarships with lower award amounts. Higher award scholarships are more competitive, so pursue a variety of award amounts to increase your chance of winning! Higher award amounts also typically require more time and effort on your part--and your time is valuable! Strategize how you want to spend your time.

    • DON'T wait to ask for letters of recommendation from teachers and employers. You may not be the only person asking for a recommendation.

    • DON'T assume that you won't receive a scholarship if you aren't a star athlete or the head of your class. There are a number of community scholarships available to those who are involved in community service, exhibit academic excellence, ethnicity, abilities, etc.