WELCOME TO SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT

•Scholarships•Grants•College Work Study (CWS)• Loans

Ways to Pay for College

• Strong GPA and class rank• Strong SAT or ACT score• Involved in extracurriculars• Demonstrated leader• Rigorous college prep curriculum• Excellent writer• Unique• Financial need

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

Scholarships awarded $10,156,925• Merit 72%

• Academic 22%• Athletic 2%• Military 2%• Other 2%

Dobson Scholarships

• Merit Scholarships• Academic• Sport• Talent

• Need Scholarships

• Local Scholarships• State Scholarships• National Scholarships

Types of Scholarships

Scholarships from AZ Schools

Your Application

ABOR GPA (16 Core Classes) on 4.0 scale Test Scores:

SATACT

Class Rankhttps://scholarships.asu.edu/estimatorhttps://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/

2013-2014-terms-and-conditions

Merit Based Awards

•4 English•Writing and Literature

•4 Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometryor higher

•3 ScienceEssential Elements of Science, Biology, Applied Biological Systems, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Human Anatomy, Environmental Science

•2 Social StudiesAmerican/Arizona History + Government orWorld Studies

•2 World Languages2 years of the same language: Spanish, GermanFrench, Sign Language

•1 Fine ArtDrawing, Ceramics, Jewelry,Drama, Band, Orchestra, Chorus

What is the ABOR GPA?

Volunteer Experience• Volunteer/Leadership experience is often a selection criteria for

scholarships

• How Can Dobson Students Volunteer?– Mesa Public Schools Honor for Excellence in Service

Learning• Students who earn 150+ hours on approved projects will

have this honor printed on their transcript• Visit this website for information and project ideas:

www.mesaservicelearning.org • Contact Ms. Schoof our Service Learning Coach to get your

project approved– Room D32– (480) 472- 3292– sschoof@mpsaz.org

The following academic requirements:– 16 core competency courses with a B or better– GPA of 3.5 – unweighted 4.0 scale OR– Class Rank in the top 5% of graduating class AND

ONE of the following assessment options:– EXCEED Standards on all 3 AIMS tests – EXCEED Standards on 2 AIMS tests and MEET on 1 (Plus score at least 3 on two AP tests)

ANDMUST score a 29 on ACT or 1300 on SAT

(Reading and Math)

• 25% state university tuition waiver for 1 year• Renewable for four years if requirements met• Notified of award in July (after graduation)

AIMS High Honors Scholarship

Waivers for Top 15 % Waivers for top ASSET Scores

English: Placement in Honors English Reading: Exempted from CRE101 Math: Placement in MAT120 or Higher

Must join Honors College Must submit application

MCC President’s Scholarship

• Select western states: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

• Select schools, various criteria• 150% of instate tuition• Students must apply to receive the rate

http://www.wiche.edu/wue

Western Undergraduate Exchange

• Scholastic Diploma recommended• Get list of approved Dobson classes•Must register with clearinghouse

Athletic Scholarships

• University financial aid website• University department website• Take PSAT Saturday, October 19, 2013

of junior year for national scholarships

Additional University Scholarships

• Very common part of a scholarship application• Chose your recommenders wisely • Give them plenty of notice (At least 2 to 3 weeks)• Give them a copy of your resume and any other

information that is important for the scholarship• Follow up with them to make sure they remember

due dates

Letters of Recommendation

Financial Need

Free Application For Federal Student Aid

This form is used to apply free for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans.

File Electronically! www.fafsa.ed.govRead the form! Answer questions carefully!

Apply Early! Check deadlines!

Opens January 1st

FAFSA

Should I Fill Out the FAFSA?

• Everyone should fill out the FAFSA.• To be eligible for some scholarships you

must have a completed FAFSA.• Fill it out even if you know that you do

not have financial need.

Dobson High School Financial Aid Night

Dobson High SchoolTuesday, December 3rd at 6:30PMCome hear a presentation about how to complete the FAFSA

GrantsGift MoneyNo-Repayment2 Specific Kinds

PELL Grant

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Must submit a FAFSA to qualify

College administeredEarn hourly wageCampus jobsUsually 10 to 20 hours per weekRecommend 15 hours

College Work Study

• Must repay• Low interest rate• No payments while still enrolled

in school• Specific kinds

– Subsidized = Interest does not accumulate while student is in school

– Unsubsidized= Interest does accumulate while student is in school

Federal Loans

Academy and ROTC

Scholarships

Air ForceMerchant Marine

NavalWest Point

Coast Guard

Service Academies

Very CompetitiveFull Scholarship with Admittance

Partial to Full Scholarships

Air ForceArmy

Naval/Marine

Attend a traditional University/College

Must serve term in the military

ROTC Scholarships

• Send money.• You are one of the finalists.• Your name was drawn from a list of

many students across the United States

• Request credit card #.• Everyone is eligible.• Service will do application work.• Scholarship winner guarantee.

Beware of Scams

• Dobson Published Scholarships List– Updated throughout the week– Direct links to scholarships– Available on the Dobson Counseling website

• Dobson Counseling News Feed– Events and opportunities for Dobson students– Sign up to get e-mail notifications

• Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about scholarships and your applications

Scholarship Resources

• Check the Dobson Counseling website regularly

• Sign up for the Dobson Counseling News Feed

• Prepare a resume• Pre-plan letters of recommendation• Write essays and proofread• Write Thank You Notes• Attend Financial Aid Night at Dobson on

December 3rd

Mustang To Do List

Research and Apply!!