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It is NEVER too early to begin looking for #scholarships to fund your #future educational choices. Did you know that many scholarships do NOT require you to be a senior in high school or even admitted to a university? Try searching for awards for middle school students. Often times, these awards will require #writing an essay. Some scholarships may require a testament of the activities that you are involved in. Sing in the church choir? Collect clothes to be given to the #needy? What are the #stories that can be shared about your #activities.
Try to be #involved with MORE than just going to school. Making good grades is important, but schools and employers are looking for well-rounded future members of their teams. Study hard and add more to your life resume. Participating in sports may teach you the importance of teamwork. Being senior class #president may show the importance of communication and cooperation with others. Organizing a community event shows a focus on helping others. Joining student organizations is a great way to gain leadership skills and meet others potential letter of #recommendations.
There are many scholarships that are available. Try looking under www.fastweb.com and creating a profile. Try applying for your favorite food company’s community organization’s scholarship. What social organizations is your family members of? Do not only apply for the national scholarships , but also the organization’s local and state chapters. Often no one applies and they are forced to not award the funding.
What do you plan to choose as a major? What are the local organizations that DO the work in this major field of study's industry. Plan to work at a newspaper? Have you contacted the National Association of Black Journalists? Did you know that there may be a local chapter of this organization? These are all scholarship opportunities. Substitute your area of interest in your search.
Check out the following::
You don't have to wait until you are IN college to apply. Check out the following awards:
AMVETS National Americanism Program (grades K-12) an essay contest
Angela Award from NSTA (grades 5-8) Honors a female student in grades 5–8 with a strong connection to science
Ayn Rand Insitute Essay Contests (grades 8-12) an essay contest
Davidson Fellows Scholarships (age 18 or younger) scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work
Do Something Scholarships (age 13-25) a list of scholarships for doing community service
Never stop looking! After you get to college, continue #applying for additional funding.
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