Scholarships

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Let's be honest, college is expensive. Even after applying for and receiving financial aid, you may still owe money to your institution. The scholarship search can be a very daunting process. This page includes some helpful steps and tips on applying for and completing scholarship applications. I can also be a helpful resource for you when looking for scholarships. Make an appointment with me to talk about searching and applying for scholarships. 

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Step 1 - Searching for Scholarships: 

1. Scholarship Databases - Scholarship databases are kind of like a Google search engine for scholarships. They have a plethora of scholarships that you can search for based on the different identities that you have. E.g. scholarships based on extracurricular activities you are a part of, year in school, major/area of interests, etc. College Greenlight is a great example of a scholarship database. Click here to access the website. The U.S. Department of Labor's Scholarship is a great website as well to search for scholarships. Click here to access the website

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2. Other Places to look for scholarships:

• Your School's Financial Aid Office

• Foundations

• Religious Groups

• Community Organizations

•  Local Businesses

• Civic Groups

• Professional Organizations

• Your employer or Parents' employer

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Step 2 - Applying for Scholarships: 

So you found some scholarships to apply to - Now what? Great question. Ultimately, you have to fill out and submit an application to be considered for the scholarship. In the image below are some helpful tips to consider when filling out scholarship applications.