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How do I start to look for scholarships?
I am unsure on what to major in yet so what kind of scholarships are specified towards creative people
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Nicole’s Answer
Hi Sara. Thanks for this great question!
Ahh...scholarship hunting...it isn't as bad as many people may think :). For sure there are many, many resources that are available for finding scholarships. So many resources that it can be overwhelming.
To start your search, I recommend reading your local newspaper..sounds a little strange, right? But, many local newspapers print announcements about students who have gotten scholarships. Oftentimes, in these announcements, the article shares details about the eligibility requirements for the scholarship. In addition, it may not hurt to go to the website of your local public or private highschool(s). Schools, can and should be very proud of their students who are high achievers. When students do well and are awarded scholarships, schools are also proud to share those awards in scholarships in the form of announcements on their websites. Many times, those announcements include links so that readers can learn more about the scholarships that were awarded.
I also encourage you to visit your local library. I am pretty sure that you can find, in various reference sections (ask your local librarian), helpful guides (in the form of thick books) that include pages and pages of scholarships that are available. When I was preparing for college, I would use some of these library resources, in addition to the guidance that I got from school counselors, because these guides in the library, had the scholarship details broken out into various sections...STEM, Arts, Religious...just about every category of scholarship one can think of.
Hope you find this guidance helpful and best of luck to you in your hunt! :)
Ahh...scholarship hunting...it isn't as bad as many people may think :). For sure there are many, many resources that are available for finding scholarships. So many resources that it can be overwhelming.
To start your search, I recommend reading your local newspaper..sounds a little strange, right? But, many local newspapers print announcements about students who have gotten scholarships. Oftentimes, in these announcements, the article shares details about the eligibility requirements for the scholarship. In addition, it may not hurt to go to the website of your local public or private highschool(s). Schools, can and should be very proud of their students who are high achievers. When students do well and are awarded scholarships, schools are also proud to share those awards in scholarships in the form of announcements on their websites. Many times, those announcements include links so that readers can learn more about the scholarships that were awarded.
I also encourage you to visit your local library. I am pretty sure that you can find, in various reference sections (ask your local librarian), helpful guides (in the form of thick books) that include pages and pages of scholarships that are available. When I was preparing for college, I would use some of these library resources, in addition to the guidance that I got from school counselors, because these guides in the library, had the scholarship details broken out into various sections...STEM, Arts, Religious...just about every category of scholarship one can think of.
Hope you find this guidance helpful and best of luck to you in your hunt! :)
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi Sara!
I would encourage you to not get discouraged if you do not get the first few scholarships that you apply for. After applying many times, I did not get my first scholarship until after the ninth try. If they were easy then everyone would be getting one! Also, many students go after the "big scholarships" but those are usually harder to obtain and get handed out far fewer times. My strategy was to get a handful of small to medium size scholarships that would add up to a large scholarship. Even though this is more work for you these small/medium size scholarships are usually easier and universities/donors hand them out more frequently.
I know it can be frustrating at times but you can do it and remember to keep moving forward!
I would encourage you to not get discouraged if you do not get the first few scholarships that you apply for. After applying many times, I did not get my first scholarship until after the ninth try. If they were easy then everyone would be getting one! Also, many students go after the "big scholarships" but those are usually harder to obtain and get handed out far fewer times. My strategy was to get a handful of small to medium size scholarships that would add up to a large scholarship. Even though this is more work for you these small/medium size scholarships are usually easier and universities/donors hand them out more frequently.
I know it can be frustrating at times but you can do it and remember to keep moving forward!
Umama Arshad- GMBPsS
Career Counselor, GMBPsS(Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society)
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You'll be happy to know that there are numerous scholarship options available tailored to your nationality, budget, and other preferences! I encourage you to look into some remarkable fully funded scholarships such as the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, The CommonWealth & Chevening Scholarship, The Rhodes Island Scholarship, and the Australia Awards Scholarship. Also, don't miss out on exciting opportunities like Vice-Chancellor scholarships at various universities that truly catch your interest. Plus, Oxford University offers an array of fantastic scholarships that you should absolutely explore! Remember, the sky's the limit, and with determination and dedication, you're bound to find the perfect scholarship to fuel your dreams!