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Your Scholarship Search
There are so many scholarships to choose from, virtually anyone can qualify. But, they are competitive awards, and if you want one, you’ll need to articulate why you deserve the award. Often, you need a great essay, a compelling letter of recommendation and a flawless application. Luckily, our scholarship workbook can walk you through the process, from assessing your talents to proofreading your application.
Quick tips
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Get started
A few key places to begin looking for scholarships are your high school, your college, the library, the internet and in newspapers and magazines. Don’t forget to ask your friends and family if they know of any scholarships, or if their place of work offers them. There are so many places to look, we’ve put together a great list of organizations and websites that offer scholarships or scholarship-search help. |
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Create a filing system
Dedicate a couple folders to scholarships. Keeping all your application data in one place makes everything easier, especially if you are applying for multiple scholarships. Keep two separate files: one for the documents you’ll need for your application and one for your completed applications. |
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Complete your application
Make sure you’ve completed the entire application and that it’s perfect—this is no place for spelling or grammatical errors. |
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Write your essay
It’s usually best to make an outline before you begin writing—it can help organize your thoughts, keep you on track and help the writing go faster. |
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Get a great recommendation
Even if it’s not required, consider including a letter of recommendation with your application. A great endorsement may improve your chances. |
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Never give up
There may be many applicants for one particular scholarship. So, apply for numerous scholarships and don’t take it personally if you don’t receive one you applied for. Remember, the more you apply for, the more likely you are to receive one or more. | |
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