Your Target… Scholarship Dollars!
What are scholarships?
Gifts of money from organizations and family memorials for worthy students to further their education.
Scholarships do not have to be paid back.
SCHOLARSHIP MYTHS
Myth #1
Only students with a high GPA get scholarships.
False.
Scholarships are awarded to students with a variety of talents and interests.
Myth #2
Students need a long list of activities & accomplishments to get scholarships.
False.
Winning scholarships is about quality, not quantity.
✓commitment ✓contribution
Myth #3
Your track record established in HS determines if you get a scholarship.
False.
An impressive essayand packagingstrategies can help.
Scholarship Scams
BEWARE:
“You are guaranteed a scholarship.” “May I have your credit card number?” “You have been selected as a finalist.” “We can find you scholarships, buy our service.” National Honor Scholars Society scam
Scholarship Resources
Counseling OfficeScholarship database on websiteLocal listing in January
CollegesSome colleges are using your UW application!
CommunityParent’s employment (Alliant Energy, UPS)Organizations (American Legion, etc.)Clubs ( 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, etc.)
Internet
Preparing for the search…
• Resume
An overview of activities & achievements that make you a strong candidate.
Getting started✓ Brainstorm activities & accomplishments (worksheet on website)
✓ Edit and format the information • Functional
• Chronological
Functional ResumeDivides your information into categories such as:
Honors and AwardsSchool Clubs & OrganizationsSports AccomplishmentsAchievements in the ArtsLeadershipCommunity ActivitiesVolunteer WorkPaid Work Experience
Chronological Resume
List your information in chronological order from most recent.
✓Senior Year Activities/Accomplishments
✓Junior Year Activities/Accomplishments
✓Sophomore Year Activities/Accomplishments
✓Freshman Year Activities/Accomplishments
Preparing for the search…
• Letters of Recommendation
Describes your personal qualities
in school and community.
Letters of Recommendation Different perspectives
Academic abilities - teacher
Work ethic - employer, coach
Community involvement - clergy, club advisor, volunteer supervisor
Good letters require time.
Please allow your writers 2-3 weeks and thank them!
Preparing for PHS scholarships
• Career Plan Statement
• Financial Need Statement
Career Plan Statement Narrative of your future plans
Content: what has led you to this decision…
college plans / career goals interests past memorable experiences skills / talents PHS coursework preparation community service in that area employment in that field
Financial Need Statement Narrative of economic status
Content: your family’s financial background…
parent’s education and occupations disability or illness in family single parent household other siblings in college how you will finance your education
money saved for collegefamily contributions
your employment
Find out more….
• Financial Aid Night for Students & ParentsDecember 17 at 7:00PHS Auditorium
• PHS Local Scholarship SeminarJanuary 3, 2013 during AdvisoryPHS Auditorium
Thank you for
attending
Stop in the Counseling Office for answers to all of your scholarship questions!
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