What factors help in the scholarship slection?
WHat characteristics should I have as a participant to increase my prospects of winning a scholarship. #scholarships
2 answers
Racheal Noble, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, NCC
Racheal’s Answer
Having a well rounded background, that would mean community service hours, good relationship with peers and teachers, good grades (B average or more)
Great references from people who know you and your skills outside of your family
Applying and turning in your applications on time
Sheila’s Answer
Hello Juan: Starting your scholarship search early is a very smart thing to do; the earlier the better. Here are some factors that help in the scholarship selection.
*Answer optional questions
*Search offline
*Apply to every scholarship
*Apply to the small scholarships
*Maintain a professional online presence
TIP: Don't forget to say "thank you" to the scholarship provider when you win. :)
http://money.com/money/4132391/winning-scholarships-help/
Here's the link to USA Today on a list of scholarship sites:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/college/2016/01/06/the-10-best-sites-to-search-for-scholarships/37410585/
Good Luck to You!
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