2017 Paying for College workshop focused on scholarship searching and applications that was held for the Kirland Teen Union Building (KTUB).

1. Paying for College
Navigating Scholarships
By: Duron L. Jones,
Youth Empowerment Society – Consulting, LLC
http://www.yesconsulting.org/youth

2. Who is Duron?
• Management & Education Consultant
• Career & College Coach
• Background:
– Business Management with Entrepreneurship & Innovation
– 10+ years in college planning & career development
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/duronjones

3. Scholarships FAFSA – Grants
Running Start Graduation Gift Money
FAFSA – Subsidized Loans FAFSA – Unsubsidized Loans
Private Student Loans
Paying for College
Parent PLUS Loans 529 College Savings Plan
Work Study
Crowdfunding

4. Types of Scholarships
• Academic/Merit
• Affiliation
• Athletic
• Average student
• Career Focused
• Community Service
• Ethnic
• First-in-Family
• Gender
• Legacy
• Location
• Military
• Parent
• Religious
• Transfer Student
• University/College
• Weird
• Writing

5. What makes me unique?
Take five (5) minutes to create a list of items that
make you or your family unique or weird

6. Scholarship Sites
• TheWashBoard – http://www.thewashboard.org/
• College Board – http://www.collegeboard.org/
• Fast Web – http://www.fastweb.com/
• Niche – http://www.niche.com/
• MoolahSPOT – http://www.moolahspot.com/
• Scholarships.com -
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-
aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/

7. Common Elements
• Résumé
• Letter of Recommendations
• High School transcript
• Personal Statement Essay
• Appropriate email address
• SAT/ACT Scores
• Activity list
NOTE: Make copies before submitting the application

8. Strong Scholarship Essay
• Analyze the organization (values & purpose)
• The Purpose (read the essay prompt)
• Identify your audience
• Create a goal (impact & use)
• Keyword selection (highlight)
• Create sections (break down the prompt)
• Research vs Self-Analysis
• Use present tense and optimistic phrases
• Begin writing using vivid examples
• Use active verbs and precise nouns, and be
concise

9. Strong Scholarship Essay (con.)
• Create a strong introduction that pulls the
audience in
• Create logical transitions
• Take a break between drafts
• Have an academic review it
• Have a lay review it

10. Essay Writing
• Select a prompt and take 20-25 minutes to write your
personal essay for the scholarship
1. Dumerlin Scholarship Fund
Applicants must write a 500-750 word essay on the following:
"Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the
world and do good." -Minor J. Meyers How do you interpret this
quote and how does it apply to your life? Elaborate on any
volunteer and/or fundraising experiences you have or how you
aspire to positively impact your community.
2. Remember 9/11 Essay
Original essay on your reflections and research on the impacts of
the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City,
Washington D.C., and Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

11. Contact
Duron
CEO of Youth Empowerment Society – Consulting, LLC
http://www.yesconsulting.org/youth
http://www.yesconsulting.org/duron-jones
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