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Semar
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why does certain scholarships ask for so much?
i will listen and do more research on my scholarships
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Ashton Stockstill
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It's been awhile since I did scholarships, but the best comparison I can make is that the steps and application process are part of the review criteria for the scholarship usually. When companies or funds are giving out scholarships, they will often make things complicated or have additional steps to ensure the students applying not only are invested, but it's a barometer of your attention to detail, following instructions, interpreting questions and problem solving, etc.
The more the scholarship is worth, the more work you often need to put into it. Good luck!
The more the scholarship is worth, the more work you often need to put into it. Good luck!
Michelle M.
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Hello, Semar !
Welcome to the wonderful world of scholarship research ! It is a very exciting, worthwhile and beneficial venture that can greatly help you with college costs.
Most scholarships do not require that you send in many things. It's usually an application and an essay or just an application. Never apply for any scholarships that require a fee, however, and there aren't many that ask for a fee, but sometimes you may run across them. Never send payment to apply for a scholarship.
The thing that takes time is the research. There are so many scholarships and grants to apply for in addition to Federal Student Financial Aid. Your first step is to search online for scholarships in the various categories that you are characterized by: year in school, college major, your town, your state, sports, companies or organizations that are connected to your major. There are a lot more than those, too. It's just a matter of pinpointing your categories and doing a search online.
In addition to online search results, visit your local Chamber of Commerce and City or Town Hall. They may have knowledge of scholarships that do not appear on the internet. The college you plan to attend also would possibly offer scholarships, too, so look into that as well. Your high school guidance counselor may have referrals to give you for scholarships, too.
Schedule research time for this. Set aside a chosen number of days to search and gather the information and keep a notebook to refer back to when you are ready to apply. You will have to apply for many, many scholarships and grants in order to increase your chances of being chosen for some. It's well worth the effort because this money can greatly help once you are a student. If it seems overwhelming to you, ask a friend or relative to help you with your searches.
As I have mentioned, most scholarships and grants you will see request an application and an essay at the most. Apply for scholarships and grants in both small and large amounts and have someone help you if they're asking for more than just the application and essay. If you have specific questions about any part of this and want details geared to your situation, definitely return here and ask !
I hope this helps and wish you all the best !
Welcome to the wonderful world of scholarship research ! It is a very exciting, worthwhile and beneficial venture that can greatly help you with college costs.
Most scholarships do not require that you send in many things. It's usually an application and an essay or just an application. Never apply for any scholarships that require a fee, however, and there aren't many that ask for a fee, but sometimes you may run across them. Never send payment to apply for a scholarship.
The thing that takes time is the research. There are so many scholarships and grants to apply for in addition to Federal Student Financial Aid. Your first step is to search online for scholarships in the various categories that you are characterized by: year in school, college major, your town, your state, sports, companies or organizations that are connected to your major. There are a lot more than those, too. It's just a matter of pinpointing your categories and doing a search online.
In addition to online search results, visit your local Chamber of Commerce and City or Town Hall. They may have knowledge of scholarships that do not appear on the internet. The college you plan to attend also would possibly offer scholarships, too, so look into that as well. Your high school guidance counselor may have referrals to give you for scholarships, too.
Schedule research time for this. Set aside a chosen number of days to search and gather the information and keep a notebook to refer back to when you are ready to apply. You will have to apply for many, many scholarships and grants in order to increase your chances of being chosen for some. It's well worth the effort because this money can greatly help once you are a student. If it seems overwhelming to you, ask a friend or relative to help you with your searches.
As I have mentioned, most scholarships and grants you will see request an application and an essay at the most. Apply for scholarships and grants in both small and large amounts and have someone help you if they're asking for more than just the application and essay. If you have specific questions about any part of this and want details geared to your situation, definitely return here and ask !
I hope this helps and wish you all the best !