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Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships. Application Process 3-19-2013. Who’s eligible? Seniors Planning on continuing their education in the Fall. Why apply? Easy money Nothing to lose The application is easy to complete. Materials Needed to Complete Scholarship Application. Local Scholarship Handbook

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Local Scholarships

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  1. Local Scholarships Application Process 3-19-2013

  2. Who’s eligible? Seniors Planning on continuing their education in the Fall Why apply? Easy money Nothing to lose The application is easy to complete

  3. Materials Needed to Complete Scholarship Application • Local Scholarship Handbook • Sample Local Scholarship application form • Identification # • List of High School Awards, Activities, and work experience (found in your portfolio) • Computer with internet access and ability to save files

  4. Step 1 - Research • Read through Scholarship Handbook and eliminate scholarships you are not qualified for • Example: Scholarship #3 the Grace Morse / M.M. Bartley Memorial Scholarship states you must attend a Wisconsin College to prepare for a career in teaching. • If I plan on majoring in business, am I eligible for this scholarship? • NO! Cross off.

  5. Step 2 – Rough draft • Mark scholarships you are eligible for on the sample Local Scholarship Application. • Example: Back to scholarship #3 – If I’m planning on becoming a teacher, I would check the box next to #3 • Note: Some scholarships on the application form are in BOLD. These scholarships require an essay or an additional application • Example: Scholarship #10 Columbus Athletic Boosters Scholarship indicates an additional essay needs to be submitted.

  6. Step 3 – Final Draft • Computer portion of the application process • Go to Columbus School District Webpage – www.columbus.k12.wi.us • Click High School (under schools tab) • Click Student Services • Click Scholarships • Click Local Scholarship Application • Save application to your computer hard drive, your school file, or flash drive (very important) • SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!!

  7. Step 3 – Final Draft (continued) • How to fill in computer application • identification number on each page • check all scholarships you are eligible for • fill in activities and awards • fill in future plans • list work experience • answer essay questions • save often

  8. Step 3 – Final Draft (continued) • Print Application and Revise if necessary • Have a teacher and/or parent proofread alll parts of the application, including ESSAYS • Do not rely on spell check • Example: College not collage • Sentence structure • Bad Example: I want to go to school to go for a business career. • Have a parent read through Scholarship Handbook to make sure you have checked all eligible scholarships

  9. Step 4 – Publish • Print out final revised copy • Turn into Student Services by Tuesday, April 9th

  10. Tips • Do not procrastinate • Read through scholarship handbook carefully • Check your application for errors • Get your application in on time • Don’t forget to fill out additional applications and/or additional essays for bolded scholarships (applications and essays can be found on website within Local Scholarship Information section)

  11. Scholarship Awards Night • Date: Wednesday, May 22nd • Time: 6:30 pm • Location: CHS Main Gym • Why attend: Recognition of accomplishments and…..$$$$$$

  12. Questions????

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