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The Pullet Surprise Can Did Ate (Read it out loud!) • Eye halve a spelling checker It came with my pea sea, It plainly marquees four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea. • Eye strike a key and type a word And weight for it two say, Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh. • As soon as a mist ache is maid It nose bee fore two long, And eye can put the error rite Its rare lea ever wrong. 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org • To rite with care is quite a feet Of witch won should bee proud, And wee mussed dew the best wee can, Sew flaw's are knot aloud. • Eye have run this poem threw it Your sure reel glad two no, Its letter perfect awl the weigh My checker tolled me sew. • -Sauce unknown 1

Tips for Applying for Scholarships Presenters Robert Durham College Now 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org David Marsteller University of Akron www. collegenowgc. org 2

The Scholarship Search • Think Local • Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment. • Think Specific • Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc. • Think Easy • Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university. 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 3

The Scholarship Search • Can be merit based, need based or a combination of both • Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements • Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 4

The Scholarship Search http: //www. uakron. edu/finaid – In “Types of Aid” click “Scholarship Programs” Several areas here… – Deadline for continuing and transfer students is May 1 st • Visit www. uakron. edu/uaaf • Check with your departments 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 5

The Scholarship Search • www. ocis. org – Username: csp – Password: ohiocis 03 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 6

College Now Greater Cleveland Adult Learner Scholarship • www. collegenowgc. org • 19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year – – – High school diploma or GED Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant Taking at least 6 credit hours Maintaining a 2. 5 GPA Resident of Northeast Ohio • Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 7

Summit County Resident? ? • www. summitcountyscholarships. org This is a site sponsored by the GAR foundation listing a variety of scholarships for students from Summit County— predominantly these are for traditional aged students but there are some gems for adult students! 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 8

Applying for scholarships • Be sure you meet all deadlines • Understand what is required for submission • Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 9

Essays • Choosing a topic – Are you answering the question – Do you have enough information to support your topic – Is your topic too controversial or too boring – Is your topic unique or can you put a unique spin on it 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 10

Essays • Writing your essay – Use the essay as a chance to separate yourself from others – Write so people understand what you are saying – The body of your essay should support the introduction 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 11

Essays • Proofing an essay – Ask at least two honest and qualified people to read over your essay – If you quoted something make sure you cited it correctly – Make sure each word counts 11/1/2021 www. collegenowgc. org 12

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