SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS Money given to students for post

SCHOLARSHIPS Money given to students for post secondary education that does not require repayment

DIFFERENT FROM… GRANTS LOANS • Complete the FAFSA • Does not need to be

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED ON MERIT NEED • Based on individual academic, athletic or artistic

SCHOLARSHIP JUDGES are quick to spot • Grammar mistakes • Typos • Overall appearance

OVERALL APPEARANCE • Write neatly • Don’t fold • Don’t use a pencil •

MOST COMMON qualities ü ü ü ü Character Leadership Volunteerism Work ethic Purpose Initiative

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME? • Interests • Skills • Passions • Goals

ESSAY • Grab the reader • Re-adjust, re-use • Follow instructions • Have a

RECOMMENDATIONS • Most scholarships require • positive, strong recommendation • Give time to write;

TRANSCRIPTS • Official • Unofficial • Ask your counselor or Ms. Greiner

FINANCIAL INFO • FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid • SAR Student Aid

ALWAY S • Follow instructions • Pay attention to details • Have a proofreader

LEVEL S Places to look • FREEDOM • LOUDOUN COUNTY SENIORS • NATIONAL •

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SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS Money given to students for post secondary education that does not require repayment

DIFFERENT FROM… GRANTS LOANS • Complete the FAFSA • Does not need to be repaid • Must be repaid with interest • Federal and State • Perkins, Subsidized, Unsubsidized and PLUS • Often based on NEED

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED ON MERIT NEED • Based on individual academic, athletic or artistic accomplishments • Based on demonstrated financial need

SCHOLARSHIP JUDGES are quick to spot • Grammar mistakes • Typos • Overall appearance

OVERALL APPEARANCE • Write neatly • Don’t fold • Don’t use a pencil • Fill in all the blanks

MOST COMMON qualities ü ü ü ü Character Leadership Volunteerism Work ethic Purpose Initiative Teamwork

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME? • Interests • Skills • Passions • Goals • Hobbies • Dreams

ESSAY • Grab the reader • Re-adjust, re-use • Follow instructions • Have a point • Grammar and punctuation • Be genuine

RECOMMENDATIONS • Most scholarships require • positive, strong recommendation • Give time to write; give deadlines, requirements • Speak to what the scholarship is requiring • How sent (Freedom, you) • Thank you note

TRANSCRIPTS • Official • Unofficial • Ask your counselor or Ms. Greiner

FINANCIAL INFO • FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid • SAR Student Aid Report

ALWAY S • Follow instructions • Pay attention to details • Have a proofreader

LEVEL S Places to look • FREEDOM • LOUDOUN COUNTY SENIORS • NATIONAL • COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY • OTHER SOURCES