Local Scholarships

Application Process

3-19-2013

Who’s eligible?

– Seniors– Planning on

continuing their education in the Fall

Why apply?

– Easy money– Nothing to lose– The application

is easy to complete

Materials Needed to Complete Scholarship Application

1) Local Scholarship Handbook

2) Sample Local Scholarship application form

3) Identification #

4) List of High School Awards, Activities, and work experience (found in your portfolio)

5) Computer with internet access and ability to save files

Step 1 - Research

Read through Scholarship Handbook and eliminate scholarships you are not qualified for– Example: Scholarship #3 the Grace Morse / M.M.

Bartley Memorial Scholarship states you must attend a Wisconsin College to prepare for a career in teaching.

– If I plan on majoring in business, am I eligible for this scholarship?

NO! Cross off.

Step 2 – Rough draft

Mark scholarships you are eligible for on the sample Local Scholarship Application.

– Example: Back to scholarship #3 – If I’m planning on becoming a teacher, I would check the box next to #3

Note: Some scholarships on the application form are in BOLD. These scholarships require an essay or an additional application

– Example: Scholarship #10 Columbus Athletic Boosters Scholarship indicates an additional essay needs to be submitted.

Step 3 – Final Draft

Computer portion of the application process– Go to Columbus School District Webpage –

www.columbus.k12.wi.us– Click High School (under schools tab)– Click Student Services– Click Scholarships– Click Local Scholarship Application

Save application to your computer hard drive, your school file, or flash drive (very important)

– SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!!

Step 3 – Final Draft (continued)

How to fill in computer application – identification number on each page– check all scholarships you are eligible for– fill in activities and awards– fill in future plans– list work experience– answer essay questions– save often

Step 3 – Final Draft (continued)

Print Application and Revise if necessary Have a teacher and/or parent proofread alll parts of

the application, including ESSAYSDo not rely on spell check

– Example: College not collageSentence structure

– Bad Example: I want to go to school to go for a business career.

Have a parent read through Scholarship Handbook to make sure you have checked all eligible scholarships

Step 4 – Publish

Print out final revised copy

Turn into Student Services by Tuesday, April 9th

Tips

Do not procrastinate Read through scholarship handbook carefully Check your application for errors Get your application in on time Don’t forget to fill out additional applications

and/or additional essays for bolded scholarships (applications and essays can be found on website within Local Scholarship Information section)

Scholarship Awards Night

Date: Wednesday, May 22nd Time: 6:30 pm Location: CHS Main Gym Why attend: Recognition of accomplishments

and…..$$$$$$

Questions????