Teaching Latino and minority youth where and how to obtain scholarships for higher education

1. The How,What and Where.
The How,What and Where.

2. Who Wants A Million Dollars?Who Wants A Million Dollars?

3. Paying for SchoolPaying for School
$ SCHOLARSHIPS
$ WORK
$ PARENTS OR FAMILY
$ COLLEGE WORK
STUDY
$ EDUCATIONAL
REIMBUREMENT
$ EDUCATIONAL LOANS
$ GRANTS

4. Finding the MoneyFinding the Money
Internet
School Resources
Family & Friends
Books & Directories
Local Community
$
$
$
$
$

5. QualificationsQualifications
Age or Grade Level
Geographic Region
Membership in
Organizations
Grades & Test
Scores
Affiliations
Career Interests
Race & Ethnicity
Gender

6. What They Look For
What They Look For
Listed
Criteria-Stated Requirements
-Service
-Academic Achievement
-Extracurricular Activities
-Leadership
-Specific Traits
-Goals or values of
Organization
Personal
Qualities-Hard Work
-Overcoming Obstacles
-Teamwork
-Perseverance
-Individual Initiative
-Passion & Enthusiasm
-Responsibility
-Civic Duty
-Purpose
-Character

7. Write and ReuseWrite and Reuse
Prepare Reusable MaterialsPrepare Reusable Materials
Master Application
Cover Letters
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Master Application
Cover Letters
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Master Lists
Transcripts
Awards and Certificates
Extracurricular or Civic Activities
Master Lists
Transcripts
Awards and Certificates
Extracurricular or Civic Activities

8. Master ApplicationMaster Application
*Do it NOW
*Gather & verify Information
*Make information applicable
*Edit and Perfect answers
Spelling & Grammar
Accuracy, Completeness, and
Neatness
Make it SPARKLE
*Ask at least 2 people to review &
edit
*Do it NOW
*Gather & verify Information
*Make information applicable
*Edit and Perfect answers
Spelling & Grammar
Accuracy, Completeness, and
Neatness
Make it SPARKLE
*Ask at least 2 people to review &
edit
Don’t Forget
to EDIT!!!
Make Hard
Copies!
1st
Mistake,
Tossed!
50% of App’s
get Reviewed
BE BOLD!!

9. Cover Letters
Cover Letters
Introduction
Objective/ Intro
Short and Sweet
Body
Qualifications
Themes
Power Statements
Conclusion
Short
Include Thanks
Introduction
Objective/ Intro
Short and Sweet
Body
Qualifications
Themes
Power Statements
Conclusion
Short
Include Thanks

10. ~Essays~~Essays~
 Future Career Aspirations
 Your Greatest Achievements
 A Person you Admire
 Solve a Pressing Issue
 Patriotism, Freedom, or Liberty
 Growth Experiences
 Benefits of the Sponsoring
Organization’s Product or Service

11. Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation

12. Lists & Transcripts
Lists & Transcripts
*Awards you Received
*Competitions you Won
*Certificates you Earned
*Official High School Transcripts
*Certified on the Job Training
*Community Service Hours
*Leadership Opportunities

13. Develop ThemesDevelop Themes
Creative Talent
Service
Survivor
Academics
Community Action
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Science
AthleticsEthnic Identity
YOU

14. Breadth & DepthBreadth & Depth

15. Use ALL Resources!
Use ALL Resources!
Parents
Teachers
Coaches
Counselors
Friends
Internet
Community Chronicles

16. Tell Us All About ItTell Us All About It