Tips on Applying for Scholarships
Here are some additional tips:
- Start early. Each donor has its own deadline.
- Be prepared. Write your application request letter, send for your transcripts
and test scores and ask for at least two letters of recommendation from people
who know your educational success and potential.
- Research potential donors. Apply to as many as possible and keep records of
where you have applied.
- Evaluate yourself in relation to the requirements:
- What career do you hope to pursue?
- How do your goals and ambitions relate to the
implied goals of the scholarship?
- How do your qualifications compare to the
requirements of the scholarship?
- What are your past successes, achievements, honors
received and positions of leadership held?
- What are your abilities and potential?
- Where do you want to see yourself in five years? Ten
years?
- For what accomplishments and in what way would you
like to be remembered?
- Write to all possible donors. Do not call. Make your letter short and to
the point; just identify yourself and request information and an application.
Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for a quick response.
- Present yourself as professionally on your application as if you were
applying for a job. Be complete, concise and clear in your responses. The
application represents you to the scholarship committee.
- Be sure your application is neat, clear and honest!
For assistance in locating possible scholarships try the FastWeb (Financial
Aid Search Through the WEB) scholarship search service.
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