Finding Scholarships!

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 award letters. These award letters 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. To download visit www.icansucceed.org/activitiesresume and look for a word document download. 

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.

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. There are online scholarship searches, your school counselor, college financial aid offices, and from local businesses/organizations.

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
Good luck on your scholarship search.


 Meghan - ICAN Hiawatha Center