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Free Money

Discover various scholarship opportunities beyond academics and athletics. Learn how to search, apply, and create a strong application to secure financial aid. Take control of your future today!

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Free Money

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  1. Free Money and how to find it

  2. Common Reasons Students Don’t Apply for Scholarships • My grades aren’t high enough • My family makes too much money • Only athletes get scholarships • It takes too much time

  3. There are all kinds of scholarships! • Academic, athletic, need based, cultural, clubs, majors, interests, talents, volunteer work, etc. • Best duck calling skills, students who are left handed, etc. • You just need to find them!

  4. Two Steps to Get Scholarships • Search • Apply

  5. Step One: Search Your College – the best resource!

  6. Parents and the Community

  7. www.thewashboard.org

  8. www.zinch.com

  9. www.collegeboard.com

  10. www.fastweb.com

  11. College Financial Aid Websites

  12. Step Two: Apply • Start now!!! • Write a sample personal statement • Make lists of school activities, community service, awards, work experience, projects, and goals • Get recommendation letters

  13. Personal Statements Describe: • who you are – your interests, values, goals • key experiences that have impacted you • what you have done, activities – show, not tell

  14. Activity List

  15. Letters of Recommendation • Cultivate • Ask early • Get 3-5 • Give very specific information • Thank the writer

  16. The Perfect Application • Follows ALL directions • Looks professional • Has no typos, no mistakes • Includes a “thank you” cover letter

  17. Applying for Scholarships Do you want the free money? It’s all up to you. Just Do It!

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