SENIOR
SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Cascade Elementary: Must have completed two years at Cascade Elementary in
Deadline: May 12, 2008
Sara Beth Casey Memorial Scholarship: Must be a
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Deadline: May 23, 2008
WA Sigma Phi Epsilon-Balanced Man Scholarship: Male
attending
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Sigma Phi Epsilon-Balanced Man: Idaho SEC chapter is offering three scholarships to
any freshman going to UI. Applications
at: Dane5627@vandals.uidaho.edu
or (208) 661-2199
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Carl L. Hossman Memorial: Males
attending the
Deadline: June 8, 2008
The Theta Corporation-Alpha Kappa Lambda Scholarship: Any male attending
Deadline: June 15, 2008
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity-UW: Fellowship,
Leadership for any male attending UW. http://www.uwkappasigma.com or call
(206) 526-7225
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Alpha Delta Phi:
Males who attend UW in the
fall of 2008- www.alphadelt.org or
recruiting@alphadelt.org
Deadline: Until
20-25 invitations are completed
Many colleges have scholarship list for their
schools-remember to check the school you will be attending!
(Revised 05/08)
Check the college you plan to attend for
scholarships!
***Remember: Do NOT send money to scholarships – cost to you is the price of a stamp!
Please remember to check the
internet/Career Cruising – check books from the library-watch
newspaper-parent’s work
Log onto Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
From Main Menu select “Schools”
Go to “Financial Aid”
Select “Financial Aid Selector”
Complete “Personal Information”
List of scholarships will appear and can be saved to the student’s portfolio.
These scholarships can be sorted by deadlines or amounts.
One great feature of Career Cruising that can be completed at school or homeJ
Difference between
early decision and early action:
Early decision plans allow you to apply early and get an
admission decision early. However, the plans are binding meaning if you
apply as an early decision candidate you agree to attend the college if it
accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. You may apply to
only one college using early decision.
Early action plans notify you of acceptance in January
or February. But unlike early decision, most early action plans are not
binding, meaning you do not have to commit to a college which you've applied
for early action
HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The following tips are good to keep in mind when you find a
scholarship in which you are interested.
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Do research! Check the
career center/web site for scholarship opportunities. Contact family members regarding scholarships
in the following areas: church/church organizations, clubs, hobbies,
organizations, unions, associations, and employers.
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Copy Forms! Make 2
copies of application forms. Use one
form as a working copy. Use the second
as your finished copy. (Many forms are on the web site.)
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Type Applications! Unless otherwise stated, all scholarships must
be neatly typed using a quality typewriter.
Make the application look neat.
If you must use a pen use black ink. Neatness does count!
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Complete ALL answers! Scholarship
awards may be based on grades, test scores, co-curricular involvement,
leadership, community service, special abilities, need, and/or any other criteria. Most students do not give themselves enough
credit for their efforts. Answer all
questions honestly, but completely.
Don't be afraid to brag about your accomplishments, as long as they are
fact. Don't forget to develop a resume
and get letters of reference, to help you complete the applications. (These may
be obtained in the career center.) Please give the person writing your
reference four to five days to complete your letter of reference. (They are working with other students and
family.) Make sure to “thank” them
for helping you!
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PROOF READ! Many qualified students are eliminated by
spelling, grammar, and “typographical” errors. Have someone proof read your
applications before they are mailed. Neatness counts!
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Make a copy! In the
event that the application is lost, or if you want to use parts of one
application to supply information another, make a copy of the final version for
your files!!
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Stay ahead! Give
yourself plenty of time so that you can present yourself in the best fashion. Try
to work a month in advance of the due date. Applications that are “rushed” look
“rushed” to committees.
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Don’t give up! Most
seniors have more time than money, so use your time to win a
scholarship. You will definitely not get
any scholarship unless you take time to complete a professional looking
application. The more scholarships you
try for, the greater your chance of winning one. Local scholarships are easier
to win than national ones. Remember
that someone has to apply to win that national scholarship. Most scholarships are due in the months of
February-April. Apply for scholarships
until you leave for college!
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WHEN IN DOUBT ASK! Do
not hesitate to ask teachers, counselors, career specialist, friends, and
family for advice/suggestions.
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“DRESS UP” THE APPLICATION.
Unless it is stated otherwise,
“dress up” your application with a folder, binder, title page, a photo, a short
statement of educational or career goals.
Try to prove to the selection committee that you are a candidate that
stands above others and deserves the award.
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Be ORGANIZED! Have
everything in one place. Stamps, envelopes (different sizes), transcripts,
letters of references, and a calendar with scholarship deadline dates circled
in RED. Don’t procrastinate!
The
process of completing scholarships will get easier the more you attempt.