How to Earn Scholarships
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Show students how they can be better candidates for college scholarships by taking the tough classes, building a quality activities resume, earning good grades, and performing well on the ACT/SAT.
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How to Earn Scholarships
- 1. How to… Earn Scholarships Tips for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students
- 2. Why talk about scholarships now? Some are available before your senior year. You need time to build your resume. Some require planning or practice – like writing, art or band and choir.
- 4. Career-based Are there scholarships for me? Academic Financial need Activities There are types of scholarships for just about anyone!
- 5. Career-based scholarships Scholarships are available for a variety of occupation studies. Here are some examples! Media/Library Science Health Occupations Business Education Nursing Criminal Justice Journalism Auto Body/Mechanics Agriculture Science & Math Information Technology Paralegal
- 6. Academic scholarships Minimum GPA requirement Most common = 3.0 Typically ranges from 21-29 Minimum ACT score Top 25-50% of class Minimum class rank
- 7. Financial Need scholarships You get free or reduced price lunch at school Even if you don’t, you might still qualify The financial aid application (FAFSA) you complete as a senior shows you have financial need This is based on your family’s income You’ll probably qualify for these scholarships if:
- 8. Activity-based scholarships Athletics Student Council FCCLA/FFA/FBLA TeamMates Forensics Scouts 4-H Martial Arts Church Dance Volunteering Band/Vocal Chorus
- 9. Will I get an athletic scholarship? Of the 7.4 million high school student athletes, 460,000 go on to play college athletics (NCAA). This means… 6% of high school athletes compete in college. 2% are offered an athletic scholarship Of those…
- 10. Percentage of college athletes who play professionally… • Professional careers average 3-6 years. • You would need a second career by age 30! Consider a sports-related career: coach, director of ticket sales, PE teacher, team accountant, athletic trainer, public relations for athletic team. 2% Athletes: Have a second career plan
- 11. Why bother applying for scholarships? = If you… ■ spend ___________applying for scholarships, ■ and earn ________in scholarships, ■ you just made _______an hour! 10 hours $1,000 $100
- 12. Myth or reality? Only A+ students & athletes get scholarships. There’s too much competition for scholarships to bother applying. Top students get “full-ride” scholarships. Scholarships are based on all kinds of criteria. If you meet eligibility criteria, you’re on the same playing field as other applicants. Few students get a free ride, you need to apply, apply, apply!
- 13. Reliable places to look for scholarships – Over 2,000 local and state awards • You’ll also find links to national scholarships EducationQuest.org School Counselor College(s) you’re interested in attending Clubs and organizations
- 14. Earning scholarships Do the math! Taking challenging courses Earning good grades Volunteering Getting involved in activities + + + Scholarships!
- 15. Make an Action Plan to earn scholarships What challenging courses will I take? How will I get good grades? What activities will I join? Where will I volunteer? What scholarships can I apply for in the future? Scope out future scholarships using ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org.
- 16. Track your activities Research colleges Find scholarships Use these free tools at EducationQuest.org
- 17. Sign up for monthly tips! EducationQuest.org Follow EducationQuest to stay on track for college
Editor's Notes
- You have to start looking early. Scholarship deadlines may be as early as a full year before you need the cash to pay for college. Some scholarships come in the form of contests in which you may win money, and those deadlines start as early as grade school.
- There are 7.4 million high school student athletes. 460,000 play athletics in the NCAA. 6% of all high school athletes compete in college. 2% of high school athletes are offered an athletic scholarship
- Most professional athletes don’t enter a professional sport straight from high school. Many will play their sport in college. Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center online to ensure you meet their rigorous academic requirements.
- Is applying for scholarships worth it? Scholarship searching can be worth your time! There is definitely no job for students that pays so well. And with the cost of books at roughly $1,000 per year, every dollar counts. Many scholarships go without any applicants each year! So take the time to apply; your chances might be better than you think. But be realistic: you most likely won’t receive everything you apply for.
- Myth - Scholarships are based on all kinds of criteria. Not just the smartest and most athletic get scholarships. Myth - If you meet the eligibility criteria, you are on the same playing field as every other applicant. Myth - Few students get a free ride, you need to apply, apply, apply.
- These are great, reliable and FREE resources for you to use when searching for scholarships. As you find information, keep it all in one place such as a binder.
- Grades really matter beginning your freshman year of high school. No part of your college/scholarship application carries more weight than the courses you take and the grades you earn during high school.