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Scholarships! Show me the Money!!. Go right to the INTERNET, this is the BANK : Select the colleges or universities you want to attend; Start planning!! On each of these websites go to the search section and type SCHLORSHIPS Start selecting & applying NOW!!! No more PROCRASTINATION!!.
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Go right to the INTERNET, this is the BANK : • Select the colleges or universities you want to attend; Start planning!! • On each of these websites go to the search section and type SCHLORSHIPS • Start selecting & applying NOW!!! • No more PROCRASTINATION!!
Where also to look: • Online Scholarship Databases • www.FastWeb.comwww.scholarships.comwww.collegenet.com • www.aie.org • www.gocollege.comwww.FreSchInfo.comwww.internationalscholarship.comwww.free-4u.com • www.utdallas.edu • Be aware of ONLINE SCAMS!! • DO NOT PAY $$$ to RECEIVE $$$
Completing the Application • Review the criteria • Be thorough & honest • Ask for “great” recommendations, ask early and provide assistance • Start now!!
Don’t ignore small scholarships • Earning one scholarship can lead to others. • A $500 scholarship is equivalent to about 80 hours of minimum wage work after withholding. • Three-hours to prepare a $500 scholarship application equates to $125/hour pay.
Types of Scholarships • Academic • Athletic / Fine Arts • Family associations (ethnic, religious, parents’ employers, etc.) • Area of study • Financial need
Scholarship Providers • Local(Rotary Club, Chamber, etc.) • Institution specific • Corporations • Philanthropic organizations • Professional organizations
Congratulations You are a SENIOR!! Stop sliding & fill out applications & scholarships Millions of dollars in scholarships are awarded annually!!!
Presented by: John Barden On Behalf of: New Tech PTSO John.barden@utdallas.edu (607) 759-0918