How to Easily Find Scholarships

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By buckweber
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Easily Find Scholarships

After testing for the ACT & SAT, filling out the FAFSA, gathering and sending transcripts, college applications and letters of recommendation it’s time to begin your search for scholarships.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet and library access
ACT & SAT scores
transcripts
letters of recommendation

Step 1

A good place to start your search is with the high school counselor’s office. They have binders full of information sent to them by schools all over the country. Ask your parents what they did if they attended college, and if their employers offer any scholarship programs. Ask your teachers about their experiences finding scholarships. Search online.
Step 2

Once you start finding opportunities you will be filling out a lot of applications and writing a lot of essays. Make sure to save copies because they usually can be revised and reused. Start early and apply for everything you think you might have a chance at. Keep in mind many colleges offer in house scholarships that you are automatically considered for when you apply for admission and are accepted.
Step 3

While you will find many scholarship opportunities on your own, I have listed several websites in the resources section below that can serve as a good starting point for your search. Don’t stop applying for scholarships after you are accepted by a college as they are available throughout your time as a student. Good luck, and don’t forget to write those thank you letters when you receive your awards!