Scholarship informational “tidbits”:

·        Scholarship and award information is posted on the Counselor’s bulletin board, the cafeteria bulletin board, the JR/SR hallway bulletin board, and the College English classroom.  Students must frequently look each place for current information.

·        It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the scholarship information from the Guidance office, complete the required materials specified in each scholarship eligibility requirement guidelines, obtain necessary documents (letters of recommendation, transcripts, test scores, etc.), obtain necessary signatures, and mail. 

·        Pay attention to deadlines; some are “postmarked by” and some are “received by”

·        Some scholarships are college specific and others are to colleges/universities of your choice

·        GPA requirements are based on the semester which ended just prior to the scholarship application deadline unless otherwise specified.

·        ACT score requirements are based on the highest score achieved by the scholarship application deadline unless otherwise specified.

·        Scholarship information and applications are available in the Guidance Office.

·        It is prudent for students planning to apply for scholarships to begin acquiring letters of recommendation from at least four different sources.  Letters should not be from family members, but from people such as teachers, pastors, employers, etc.  Do not obtain letters from people of the same acquaintance (i.e. not all four letters from teachers, etc.)  Request letters from people who know you well and will have positive comments about your abilities and character. 

·        Most scholarships require a resume.  A sample copy can be obtained in the Guidance Office.  In addition, a personal portfolio is beneficial.  These items require some time and effort and should be prepared in advance.

·        Many scholarships are available.  It’s free money, available to you for just a small amount of work on your part.  Apply for each scholarship/award for which you meet the eligibility requirements. 

·        Although it is important to consider applying for every scholarship for which you are eligible, your chances of winning increase as the competition decreases, naturally.  (I.e. A scholarship offered to a national applicant base is more difficult to win than one offered statewide.  Of course, a statewide scholarship is more difficult to win than a regional; a regional versus a county; a county versus a particular school district.) 

·        Do not wait until the last minute to request a letter of recommendation, transcript, or even signatures from your sources.  Unexpected events occur (illness, meetings, school cancellation) and your sources may not be available at the last minute.  And, because you want a customized and personalized letter of recommendation from your sources, you must give them time to write a quality piece for your benefit. 

·        Look for the SHS Indian symbol.  A scholarship designated exclusively for SHS students will have that symbol.

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