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The Pullet Surprise Can Did Ate (Read it out loud!). Eye halve a spelling checker It came with my pea sea, It plainly marquees four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea. Eye strike a key and type a word And weight for it two say, Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh.
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The Pullet Surprise Can Did Ate(Read it out loud!) • Eye halve a spelling checkerIt came with my pea sea,It plainly marquees four my revueMiss steaks eye kin knot sea. • Eye strike a key and type a wordAnd weight for it two say,Weather eye am wrong oar writeIt shows me strait a weigh. • As soon as a mist ache is maidIt nose bee fore two long,And eye can put the error riteIts rare lea ever wrong. • To rite with care is quite a feetOf witch won should bee proud,And wee mussed dew the best wee can,Sew flaw's are knot aloud. • Eye have run this poem threw itYour sure reel glad two no,Its letter perfect awl the weighMy checker tolled me sew. • -Sauce unknown
Tips for Applying for Scholarships Presenter Bob Durham Manager of Financial Aid Cleveland Scholarship Programs
The Scholarship Search • Think Local • Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment. • Think Specific • Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc. • Think Easy • Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.
The Scholarship Search • Can be merit based, need based or a combination of both • Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements • Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out
The Scholarship Search • http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/schlrinfo.php • Deadline for continuing and transfer students is May 1st • http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/privateScholar.php • Private scholarships • Check with your departments
The Scholarship Search • www.ocis.org • Username: csp • Password: ohiocis03
Cleveland Scholarship ProgramsAdult Learner Scholarship • http://www.cspohio.org/adults.aspx • 19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year • High school diploma or GED • Financial need • Taking at least 6 credit hours • Maintaining a 2.5 GPA • Resident of Northeast Ohio • Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County
Applying for scholarships • Be sure you meet all deadlines • Understand what is required for submission • Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution
Essays • Choosing a topic • Are you answering the question • Do you have enough information to support your topic • Is your topic too controversial or too boring • Is your topic unique or can you put a unique spin on it
Essays • Writing your essay • Use the essay as a chance to separate yourself from others • Write so people understand what you are saying • Vocable (still just means Word) • The body of your essay should support the introduction
Essays • Proofing an essay • Ask at least two honest and qualified people to read over your essay • If you quoted something make sure you cited it correctly • Make sure each word counts
Cleveland Scholarship Programs www.cspohio.org 216-241-5587 200 Public Square Cleveland, OH. 44114