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Odalis
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Which are the best ways to get scholarships
I want to not pay too much for college and want to find scholarship #scholarships #college #teaching
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Mignon Davis
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Hi Odalis,
This a really good (and important) question! Below is a partial list that I pulled from a Google search. No matter which scholarships you apply for, be certain to read them carefully and to apply as early as you can and pay special attention to deadlines. The reason you want to start as early as you can, is that some require a lot of writing, or some might require a letter from a teacher or guidance counselor. There are so many categories of scholarships, that you want to look at what your interests are and match them to potential scholarships. Are yourself if you are more academic, into sports, artistic, or is there a specific curriculum that you enjoy more than others?
the financial aid office at a college or career school
a high school counselor
the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
federal agencies
your state grant agency
your library’s reference section
foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
ethnicity-based organizations
your employer or your parents’ employers
I wish you the best!
Start with your school's guidance counselors.
Often guidance has binders full of scholarship information categorized by grade.
This a really good (and important) question! Below is a partial list that I pulled from a Google search. No matter which scholarships you apply for, be certain to read them carefully and to apply as early as you can and pay special attention to deadlines. The reason you want to start as early as you can, is that some require a lot of writing, or some might require a letter from a teacher or guidance counselor. There are so many categories of scholarships, that you want to look at what your interests are and match them to potential scholarships. Are yourself if you are more academic, into sports, artistic, or is there a specific curriculum that you enjoy more than others?
the financial aid office at a college or career school
a high school counselor
the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
federal agencies
your state grant agency
your library’s reference section
foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
ethnicity-based organizations
your employer or your parents’ employers
I wish you the best!
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Denise Peoples
Criminal justice professional, with cross-functional experience in legal and educational settings.
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Hi, there are many ways to find scholarships. Start with your local church, community centers and other civic groups. School guidance counselors are also a great resource. Also, search the internet and ask others you know who are currently in college. If you do a little research, you will find many options for scholarships. Best Wishes!