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Successful scholarship searches. Know What Makes you stand Apart Use details in your application Be Persistent Treat your search like a part time job. Academic Resume. GPA/Class rank/ACT and SAT Score Clubs/Organizations-depth of participation Special Talents (dance, music, singing, art)
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Successful scholarship searches Know What Makes you stand Apart Use details in your application Be Persistent Treat your search like a part time job
Academic Resume • GPA/Class rank/ACT and SAT Score • Clubs/Organizations-depth of participation • Special Talents (dance, music, singing, art) • Athletics • Community/Volunteer Activities • Other(church, contests, etc.) • Honors/Awards • Work Experience
Letter of Recommendation • Give at least 2 weeks for completion • Follow up • Share details of scholarship/customize • Thank you note
Organization • Prioritize scholarships based on your interests and qualifications • Organize by due dates • Thoroughly complete application • Have a parent, teacher or friend proof read • Save a copy of the original application • Follow up
Scholarship Sources • FMHS Counseling Website • Internet search • Workplace, church, banks, organizations • College websites
Internet Search • www.fastweb • www.collegincolorado.org • www.finaid.org • www.collegeboard • www.fmhs.mesa.k12.co.us • www.collegeinvest.org • www.brokescholar.com
Western Undergraduate Exchange • For students who want to go to college out of state. Based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores. • 150 % of the institution’s resident tuition • 140 participating colleges • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North, Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Local Scholarships Local/State Local/State • Alex Bennett Memorial • Alliance Club • Band of Brothers • Charter Fund • Colorado Masonic • Daniels Fund • Fruita Lions Club • Fruita Rotary • Grand Junction Orthodontics • Grand Valley Power • Latin Anglo Alliance • Saccomanno • Sartomer • Mike Williams Memorial
Daniels Fund Selection Criteria Strength of Character Academic Performance/Promise Leadership Potential and Emotional Maturity Potential to contribute to one’s community Well-rounded personality Financial need Expected Family contribution between $0 and $6000 http://apps.collegeboard.com/fincalc/efc_welcome.jsp 1 page essay due to counseling on October 14th
Mesa State Foundation $500 Scholarship to Mesa State For FMHS students Everyone who applied last year earned the scholarship
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship $1,500 Merit Based Scholarship 3.5 GPA 1875 SAT or 28 ACT Composite Transcript analysis 1 applicant per 100 students Due in February
Class of 2010 Legacy Scholarship 2 $1000 scholarships for FMHS students for 2011 graduates
Americorp Scholarship $1,231 300 hours of service Must be 17 25 students in District 51 First come first serve Talk to Becky foster in the library to sign up
Colleges are a great source for scholarships • Colleges compete for the best students • A common strategy is to apply to several colleges and compare financial award packages. • Some scholarships require a separate application. • Some scholarships are automatically reviewed with admissions applications. • Private colleges often have much more scholarship money available than public schools. • Small liberal arts colleges, especially in the Midwest often offer good scholarships. Geographic diversity can work to your advantage.
Examples of Mesa State Scholarships • Mesa State Scholarships (combination of 2 of 3 criteria) • Academic Achievement: $1,200 per year, renewable. 3.o gpa; top 20% of class; or a 22 ACT or 1040 SAT. • Presidential: 3.25 $2,000 per year, renewable. GPA:top 15% of class; or a 25 ACT or 1120 SAT • Trustee: $2,500 per year, renewable. 3.5 GPA; top 10%, 27 ACT or 1200 SAT • Distinguished: resident tuition and fees. 3.75 GPA; top 5% of class; 29 ACT or 1280 SAT. • First Generation: parents have not graduated from college. Document Financial need, 2.5 GPA, top 25% of class or 21 ACT or 970 SAT. • Register to retake ACT www.actstudent.org. Cost $33
Avoid Scams • You should not have to pay to apply for a scholarship or apply for the Colorado Opportunity Fund. • Avoid giving too much information. • FMHS does not endorse any companies that assist students with their scholarship search.