Looking for scholarships is a job that can take some time,
but should "pay off" in the end. You will find the three categories
of scholarships listed below, and some helpful websites and other resources.
There are scholarships out there for every kind of student, but there are three
things that will help you be more eligible.
These are:
-Academics (i.e. good grades)
-ACT/SAT Score
-Involvement/Leadership
The three main types of scholarships are:
Academic Scholarships: Based solely on your ACT/SAT score
and your GPA. Generally, you apply for these scholarships by submitting an
admissions application to a college or university. See Utah State University's
scholarship index here as an example of how these work.
Departmental Scholarships: These are more specific
scholarships for your program of study. If you know what you will be majoring
in, contact that department and ask if they have scholarships for incoming
Freshman. Note: You may apply for these throughout your college experience!
General Scholarships: Practically anyone or any organization
or entity can create a scholarship and set the parameters for who can qualify.
This is where you'll have to sift and dig to find the ones that you might
qualify for. There are some great websites out there that help you do this, for
free. They are listed below. Keep in mind that you shouldn't ever have to pay
to find scholarships!
So, if you are in your younger years of high school, study
hard, join clubs, lead projects, and take advantage of ACT prep resources! Most
scholarships are due your Senior year of high school, so you should have your
feet planted firmly in these 3 things before then.
-Fast Web Scholarship Search - You have to create an account
to search for scholarships here.
-Scholarship board/corner in the counseling office - This is
where you can find the scholarships that are only paper based. See your
counselor for help using this "corner."
-This blog - Upcoming scholarships will be posted on this
website for your convenience.
