Scholarships power point

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The How, What and Where.

The How, What and Where.

Who Wants A Million Who Wants A Million Dollars?Dollars?

Paying for Paying for SchoolSchool

$ SCHOLARSHIPS$ WORK

$ PARENTS OR FAMILY$ COLLEGE WORK

STUDY$ EDUCATIONAL REIMBUREMENT

$ EDUCATIONAL LOANS

$ GRANTS

Finding the Finding the MoneyMoney

Internet

School Resources

Family & Friends

Books &

Directories

Local Community

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$

$

$

$

QualificationQualificationss

Age or Grade LevelGeographic RegionMembership in

OrganizationsGrades & Test ScoresAffiliationsCareer InterestsRace & EthnicityGender

What They Look What They Look

ForFor

Listed Criteria -Stated Requirements

-Service-Academic Achievement-Extracurricular Activities-Leadership-Specific Traits-Goals or values of Organization

Personal Qualities-Hard Work

-Overcoming Obstacles-Teamwork-Perseverance-Individual Initiative-Passion & Enthusiasm-Responsibility-Civic Duty-Purpose-Character

Write and Write and ReuseReuse

Prepare Reusable MaterialsPrepare Reusable Materials

Master Application

Cover LettersEssaysLetters of Recommendation

Master Application

Cover LettersEssaysLetters of Recommendation

Master ListsTranscriptsAwards and CertificatesExtracurricular or Civic Activities

Master ListsTranscriptsAwards and CertificatesExtracurricular or Civic Activities

Master Master ApplicationApplication

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and NeatnessMake it SPARKLE

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*Do it NOW*Gather & verify Information*Make information applicable*Edit and Perfect answers

Spelling & GrammarAccuracy, Completeness,

and NeatnessMake it SPARKLE

*Ask at least 2 people to review & edit

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Cover LettersCover Letters

IntroductionObjective/ IntroShort and Sweet

BodyQualificationsThemesPower Statements

ConclusionShortInclude Thanks

IntroductionObjective/ IntroShort and Sweet

BodyQualificationsThemesPower Statements

ConclusionShortInclude Thanks

~Essays~~Essays~

Future Career Aspirations

Your Greatest Achievements

A Person you Admire

Solve a Pressing Issue

Patriotism, Freedom, or Liberty

Growth Experiences

Benefits of the Sponsoring

Organization’s Product or Service

Letters of Letters of RecommendationRecommendation

Lists & Lists &

TranscriptsTranscripts

*Awards you Received*Competitions you Won*Certificates you Earned*Official High School Transcripts*Certified on the Job Training*Community Service Hours*Leadership Opportunities

Develop Develop ThemesThemes

Creative Talent

Service

Survivor

Academics

Community Action

Entrepreneurship

Leadership

Science

AthleticsEthnic Identity

YOU

Breadth & DepthBreadth & Depth

Use ALL Use ALL

Resources!Resources!

ParentsTeachersCoaches

CounselorsFriendsInternet

Community Chronicles

Tell Us All About Tell Us All About ItIt