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How many scholarships did you apply for?

Scholarships outside of packages given by the schools whether it be essay, ethnicity, subject/major, or other types of scholarships. #GivingisCaring #scholarships #college #university

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Deijana’s Answer

Why limit yourself? Go for as many as you can prepare an application for. Make sure to write down all of the deadlines on a calendar and keep your work that you do you each scholarship. Put together some of the best things you did in high school somewhat like a portfolio. That way you can easily have things prepared for an application to demonstrate the type of student you are.
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Seth’s Answer

I applied to as many as I could get my hands on; the worse they could ever say was "no". All scholarships are looking for deserving students who meet their criteria, and by not applying, you can miss out (or they will miss their goal of getting the scholarship to the best applicant).

I know that the application process is long and the essays and questions are annoying, but it's amazing practice for the job interview process later. You'll need to do many similar things when trying to get jobs you really want, so it's a great opportunity to build and test those skills.

Plus, let's face it: college is expensive. Why not let charitable people help?
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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Olivia:

I agree that you should apply to as many scholarships that you are eligible for. Your Guidance Counselor may also know of scholarships that you may not have on your radar; so make sure to check-in with them too. Check out this comprehensive listing of scholarships on College Board. I wish you much success on your journey. Best of luck you!

Sheila recommends the following next steps:

College Board • https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/scholarship-partners-programs
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Lisa Bond’s Answer

I agree with many of the answers already provided. I would apply for as many scholarships as you're eligible for. As chair of two different scholarship programs for organizations, here are some tips we give to students: contact your guidance counselor, there are many scholarships that are sent to area high schools, we also send them to area churches and youth organizations. There are so many organizations that offer scholarships from credit unions to rotary clubs, chambers of commerce, etc. Here's a website that provides some good tips on scholarships: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/college-scholarship-guide/
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Ken’s Answer

I agree with the advice that has already been given. You apply for as many as you can find. Many times students focus on high dollar scholarships in the hopes of hitting the jackpot. The competition for these is intense. You might find greater success with a scholarship offering $500. Look into local organizations such as your Chamber of Commerce. There may be scholarships available that are not widely publicized. Consider searching for scholarships related to your specific field of study and don't forget that there are scholarships available based on gender and race as well.
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Gloria’s Answer

Hi Olivia,

I would say that there is not a right number of scholarships to apply for. You should focus on scholarships that you think that you would actually get. I would say you should look into the details of scholarships with an eye on being able to work through the process. Do you meet the minimum requirements? What information or documentation would you need to get and how easy is it? What amount of work would you need to do to get it? I had a friend who won a writing contest that gave scholarship money. Writing a story for a contest can take a long time if you don't already have it written. So it is more about determining what scholarships you can and should apply for and focusing there.

Good luck,
Gloria
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Kevin’s Answer

Hi - Agree with Seth here. I applied to as many as I could. I had a few where even though, I did not win the scholarship event, they gave me some compensatory amount as they liked my application but wasn't the perfect fit to win the event. Every dollar counts as tuition costs continue to rise!
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Mary’s Answer

Hey! I agree with all of the good advice in the answers above! Apply for as many as you can! And contacting your Guidance Counselor for help is a great idea!

There are many scholarship websites out there offering literally thousands of scholarships to check out! Lots of scholarship opportunities do exist, and often times many get very few applicants. Each will have their own qualifications (e.g. GPA, program of study, age, etc..), some will require an application and/or essay, and others will not. It's worth doing a bit of research there.

Here are some scholarship links to check out:

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

https://studentscholarships.org/

https://scholarshipowl.com/

It will take a little time and effort on your part. So, I hope this helps!

Good luck!
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