Scholarship Tips

• Take the initiative to go to the guidance office.
• Make the time to research all avenues of support.
• Be realistic about your school choices, both academically and financially.
• Ask questions about campus life and courses of study. Why are you interested in a particular school? What does it offer you?
• Talk about your plans, ideas and dreams with friends and family. The more people who know what you're thinking, the wider your circle of support.
• Be sure you meet the eligibility criteria for any scholarship you apply to.
• Prepare your essays thoughtfully and answer the questions asked. This is your opportunity to "sell yourself". Use it wisely.
• Spell check, spell check, spell check.
• Be sure to enclose all documents requested. If for any reason you're unable to include something, indicate so and give a date when it might be expected.
• Keep copies of everything you send out.
• Respect all submission deadlines.
• Write thank you notes.