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Some of you are seniors this year and some of you are not
quite there yet, but all of you should be thinking about what you want to do
after high school. For some students,
college is the goal and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree. Others may be more interested in earning
their Associate’s degree or obtaining a certificate from a trade school. There are many options for students
interested in continuing their education after high school. We hope each of our students at MEWA goes on
to pursue a higher education, but we know money can sometimes be a factor in
making this decision. To help with this,
there are a number of different opportunities for students to earn money
towards their education. Today’s blog is
going to offer some tips on one of these: scholarships.
- Don’t wait until the last minute to apply for scholarships! For everyone who is not yet a senior, start looking at the ones you may qualify for now so that you don’t get caught off guard when all the sudden it’s May of your senior year. Also, keep in mind there are some scholarships that can be won for students who are already in college, or who have not entered high school yet.
- If you use a scholarship matching website (such as Fastweb.com), give answers for the optional questions. This will help the site return twice as many scholarships that give you a better chance of winning them.
- Keep an eye out for local scholarships. Ask your counselors if they know of any in the area that you may qualify for.
- Apply to any and every scholarship you qualify for, no matter how big or small the monetary return is. Many small scholarships can add up quickly and can be less competitive. Be sure to save any of your essays as often they can be tailored to fit the responses required in multiple scholarships.
- Don’t miss any deadlines. Stay organized as you work through the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
- Read the instructions and tailor your responses to match the goals of the scholarship sponsor.
- Personalize your essay responses and show who you really are through your writing. Bringing out your passion and community impact will help you stand out among the other applicants.
- Google your name and clean up your digital footprint. Make sure your Facebook or other social profiles are free of immature or inappropriate posts.
- Proofread your essays for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Make a copy of your application before you mail it. Save the copy for your records and reference it for future applications.
(Source: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/2963-12-tips-on-winning-a-scholarship)
Talk to your academic counselor about what opportunities are
available to you. They are here to help
you choose the right path and find the means to help you achieve your goals.
What other opportunities are you pursuing to fund your education?
