scholarship

What you need to know

Here, you will find a list of scholarships.  This is not a comprehensive list, but it is a starting point for students.   Please check back often for updates.  Don't forget to check the colleges and universities in which you are interested-they have many scholarship opportunities. Remember, college and university scholarships do have deadlines.  Some scholarships require certain credits to be earned and organizations you need to a member of, so start your research early.  Please notify your academic advisor of any scholarships that require additional documents. 

Remember, applying for aid requires effort on your part. You won’t get money unless you ask for it and asking for it means completing paperwork. The same applies to scholarships-putting together a respectable scholarship application package takes time.   You should spend some time researching scholarship opportunities. There are also many websites devoted to helping students find scholarships.  If you have any questions or concerns about an offer, letter, website, etc., please contact your advisor!

Getting Organized

  • Use a spreadsheet, notebook, or Google Doc to compile the scholarships you want to apply for.

  • Include

  • Scholarship links

  • Due dates

  • Application requirements

    • Essays, letters, recommendations, organization/club memberships, specific courses required

  • Any other notable details.

  • Sort them by deadline to prioritize the ones due soonest.

  • Start working on each scholarship weeks before the due date

  • Ask for letters of recommendation at least a month before the deadline to give your teachers, employers, and coaches time to craft an effective letter.

     

Read and Understand Requirements Carefully

Majority of scholarships applications require an essay, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. But some have more specific conditions, like an essay about your favorite novel or a recommendation from a science teacher.

It’s tempting to gloss over the details of a scholarship, especially when you’re still juggling school and extracurriculars, but ignoring those details could lead to the automatic disqualification of your application.

 

Apply for Small Scholarships

A $500 scholarship can pay for books, lab fees, groceries, etc.  There are numerous small scholarships out there that you can apply for.

 

Using Social Media

Start following hashtags like #scholarship, #scholarships and #scholarshipopportunity, #nativepathways, #nativestudents.  There are many scholarships that you may not be aware of.  Social Media is a great way to find new scholarships and event network with organizations.