Scholarship Searches 101

School Resources

Scholarship Board Online Resources

Institutional Awards

Always start with YOUR college or

university FIRST! Institutional awards have higher dollar amounts,

are almost always renewable (provided you meet

requirements), and can make a high sticker price

institution more affordable.

Institutional Awards

Check with your schools: Are you considered for scholarships

when you apply for admissions? What is the deadline?

Is there a separate scholarship application? What is the deadline?

Local Opportunities

Consider local opportunities first!Foundation ScholarshipsTruman Heartland Other local organizations

National Opportunities

Search for national scholarship opportunities, which may be based on academics, area of study, group affiliation or military study.http://www.fastweb.comhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-

searchhttp://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-

scholarships/finding-scholarshipshttp://www.scholarships.com

Opening Doors to Education 8215 Clayton Road | St. Louis, Missouri 63117 | 314-725-7990 phone | 314-725-5231 fax | www.sfstl.org

Important Questions

Ask these two questions for all private scholarships:Is it renewable?Is it portable? (i.e., Can you take it from one school to another if you transfer?)

Memberships/Employers

Consider membership organizations or employers:Elks, Kiwanis, Boy Scouts/Girl

Scouts, National Honors Society, etc.Does your or your parent/guardian’s

employer offer a scholarship or tuition reimbursement?

NEVER, EVER pay for a

scholarship search!

Opening Doors to Education 8215 Clayton Road | St. Louis, Missouri 63117 | 314-725-7990 phone | 314-725-5231 fax | www.sfstl.org

Questions?

Contact – David Cavanah

Email – David.Cavanah@isdschools.org

Scholarship Searches: Hints & Tips*

* Hints & Tips amended from CollegeBoard’s website: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/scholarships-aid/21402.html

Start your research early! The more time you have to complete the application, the better! Give yourself plenty of time!

Read the eligibility requirements carefully! Make sure you meet these requirements! If you have questions, contact the sponsor.

Organize all the scholarship materials! Keep all documents together. Scholarships may ask for: transcripts/GED test scores, standardized test scores, financial aid forms, tax returns, essays, and recommendations.

Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Check spelling and grammar; have someone else proof read too.

Don’t leave anything blank! If you have questions contact the sponsor for the scholarship; otherwise put “N/A” or “Unknown”.

Follow Instructions! Read instructions carefully!

Make sure the application is legible. Type all pieces if able. If handwritten, print.

Make copies of everything you send. This is your safety! Make a copy!

Double-check! Make sure everything is correct, accounted for, and signed/dated. If you are reusing materials, make sure all names and dates have been updated.

Submit the application early! Reduces YOUR stress!

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