College Scholarship Search

What is a scholarship?

• A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid

• For individuals who demonstrate potential for excellent academic performance

• For individuals who demonstrate specific talents ( Music, Athletic, etc)

• Generally for one year and are renewable if you meet certain requirements

Sources:

• Federal and State Governments

• College and University awards specific to the institution you plan to attend

• Fraternal Organizations

• Local Professional Associations

• Unions

• Alumni Associations

• Employers

• Religious Organizations

• Check your High School Guidance office for Local awad

• Check your local library

Online Resources:

• Use search tools that utilize personalized information to search databases of available scholarships

• FastWeb.com

• ScholarshipExperts.com

• Petersons.com

• Scholarships.com

• College-scholarships.com

• Collegescholarships.org

Scholarship Scams

• Tip – Protect Yourself. Generally, if you have to pay for a search it is probably a scam.

Tips

• Follow instructions to the letter

• Watch deadlines

• No hand written applications

• Send your package certified mail to insure delivery

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