Scholarships can be a game changer for high school seniors! Now
that you have submitted your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
and College Admission Applications, you might be starting to receive financial
aid packages. These financial aid packages might leave you wondering how else
you can off-set the cost of school.
This is where scholarships come in really handy. Before we begin,
you will need to have a few things handy. Make sure you have an updated copy of
your Activity Resume. If you are unsure of your activity resume, we have
created a template for one on our website that you can utilize. https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/the-resource-zone/materials-library/activities-resume. It
might also be helpful for you to have a copy of your FAFSA near you as some
applications will ask for information regarding your FAFSA. Many scholarships
require that you submit a FAFSA form. If you have not submitted your FAFSA yet,
we are here to help!
Scholarships
are funded by a variety of places. Such as: Community organizations, colleges,
employers (yours or your parents) and local businesses/organizations.
Scholarships are awarded based upon Need (Families financial situation by
filing the FAFSA) or Merit (grades or accomplishments), Cultural, religious or
other affiliations.
You
can find scholarships in a variety of ways. I always tell students to first
start within their own network. What I mean by that is to start with your high
school guidance counselor, college financial aid offices, student/parent place
of work, and check with the local clubs/organizations you are involved in! I
also tell parents to think about any place they write a check to. For example:
Your water department company.
Local/Community
Scholarships:
·
High School Counselor
·
High School Website
·
City’s Foundation Page
College/University
Scholarships
·
Financial Aid Office
·
Admissions Office
Statewide
Scholarships
National
Scholarships
