SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT INFORMATION
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Tips on How to Get Scholarships
Advice to Students from Finanical Aid Professionals
http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2008/anscholarships070208.html
Ten Golden Rules for Winning Scholarships
Advice from http://www.scholarshiproadmap.com/
- Start Early - Start looking your Junior Year. Many scholarship have early deadlines.
- Speak with your high school counselor or scholarship advisor.
- If you are a volunteer or active in community service, school, or religious group, ask the advisor, sponsor, or benefactor about scholarships.
- Check out online sources.
- Read Application Requirements.
- Follow instructions explicitly.
- Tailor your application essay to the sponsoring organization. Resist sending a standard essay with simple name change.
Proofread your application carefully -
Errors can result in quick denial.- Be Active - Student leaders and those active in athletics, clubs and community service are more likely to win college scholarships.
- Maintain your GPA - Keep your grades up. A minimum GPA is required for many scholarships. Strong academic performances will make you eligible for more scholarship opportunities.
Do you need a letter of recommendation?
From time to time, you may need a letter of recommendation for a college admission, scholarship, or employment. Do not simply ask someone to provide such a letter. Be Proactive! Provide the person from whom you desire a recommendation with enough information to write a good one.
Use this fillable document on "How to Secure a Letter of Recommendation"
How to Get a Letter of Recommendation