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General
Scholarship Information
With the increasing costs of college, scholarships and
grants remain a highly desired means to offset what can
be a tremendous financial burden for families and students.
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Scholarships sponsored by colleges are often designated
for students who fit a particular profile such as special
talents (music, athletics), being from the college's home
state, holding a specified grade average, enrolling in
a particular major, etc. Hundreds of thousands of scholarships
and fellowships from several thousand sponsors are awarded
each year.
Other outside scholarships may be available to students
whose parents work for a particular company or to students
who are eligible for scholarships sponsored by church
or civic organizations.
You will need to check with each college to see what scholarships
are available. You should also become familiar with any
scholarships available through your company or community.
Read through our website to get valuable information on
scholarships.
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Finding
Out About Scholarships
Here are some simple steps you should make sure you
follow when seeking scholarships.
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A great way to start your search for scholarships is
on our Directory of Scholarship Websites.
Research!
Research can help you find scholarships you may not
have otherwise known about. Most public and campus libraries
carry scholarship guides.
Seek out Local Scholarships.
Many community organizations, churches, and clubs offer
scholarships. Your high school guidance counselor should
be able to provide information about most of them and
can refer you to sponsors who can provide applications
and information.
Check with the Colleges You're Applying to.
Most college-sponsored scholarships don't require additional
applications beyond their standard admission and financial
aid applications. Just be sure to complete and file
the applications on time!
Some colleges offer special scholarships (for certain
major fields or for certain talents) that you can apply
for in addition to any that are open to all applicants.
Ask Employers.
Your parents might already be aware if scholarships
are provided for children of employees. If not, the
human resource department is usually the place to check
to find out what is available. The staff there should
be able to provide applications, deadlines, and any
other information you'll need.
If you are employed, check with your employer to see
if scholarships are available. Be sure to get any application
forms and information about deadlines and complete the
process on time.
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www.FreeScholarshipGuide.com offers
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free money for college to help supplement financial
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Applying For Scholarships
The most important thing to do to apply for scholarships
is to get accurate information up front:
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What are the qualifications
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Where do you get forms and how do
you apply (online, by mail, etc.)? |
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Are additional interviews or references
required? |
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What are the deadlines? |
Once you have this information, you can make a list of
what's due and when.
Most scholarship funding comes directly from the colleges
themselves, so focus on making your college applications
as strong as possible.
Check out our Tips
for Winning Scholarship Applications!
A great way to search for scholarships is on our Directory of Scholarship Websites. Register now!
www.FreeScholarshipGuide.com offers the
largest scholarship
directory online and offers an opportunity to win
free money for college to help supplement financial aid,
grants, reduce student loans or to add to an existing
scholarship.
Tips for Winning
Scholarship Applications
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Apply
only if you are eligible. Read all the
scholarship requirements and directions carefully.
Make sure you are eligible before you send in
your application. |
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Follow directions.
Provide everything that is required. However,
do not supply things that are not requested--you
could be disqualified. |
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Make sure to
use proper grammar – and check your spelling!
This is your first (and possibly only) impression,
so make it a good one. |
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Complete the
application in full. If a question does
not apply to you, note that on the application.
Do not leave a question blank. Be sure to supply
all additional supporting materials, including
transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays.
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Write a clear,
concise essay conveys a strong message.
The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal
and specific. Include concrete details to help
your case. |
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Watch all deadlines.
To help keep yourself on track, impose your own
deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the
official deadline. Use the buffer time to make
sure everything is ready on time. Do not rely
on extensions--very few scholarship providers
allow them at all. |
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Make sure your
application gets where it needs to go.
Put your name (and Social Security number, if
applicable) on all pages of the application. Pieces
of your application may get lost unless they are
clearly identified. |
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Ask for help
if you need it. If you have problems
with the application, do not hesitate to call
the funding organization. |
Please also see our information about General
Scholarship Information
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offers the largest scholarship directory
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college to help supplement financial aid, grants, reduce
student loans or to add to an existing scholarship.
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