239658 185 Careers & Education College Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarships true Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:48:46 -0700 college,tuition,finding,applying,scholarships,money,university,paying,aid How To Find a College Scholarship http://www.howcast.com/videos/239658-How-To-Find-a-College-Scholarship http://www.howcast.com/videos/239658-How-To-Find-a-College-Scholarship/edit approved 0 ToddSeda http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 39 95193 1 0 Step Know your eligibility Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you’re interested in.

]]> 95194 2 0 Step Write a 'brag sheet' Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.

]]> 95195 3 0 Step Meet with financial counselor Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you’re already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.

]]> 95196 4 0 Tip Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.

]]> 95197 5 0 Step Search online Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.

]]> 95198 6 0 Tip Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission’s web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.

]]> 95199 7 0 Step Search locally You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.

]]> 95200 8 0 Step Contact colleges Don’t be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you’ve narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.

]]> 95201 9 0 Step Apply Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you’ll be able to send out, and the more likely you won’t need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!

]]> 95202 10 0 Fact The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.

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