Senior Class Meeting Scholarship Application Basics and Opportunities

SENIOR CLASS MEETING December 1, 2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BASICS

ACCESSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Website: www.fairfieldsfuture.org Path: High School / Scholarships There are various ways to complete a scholarship application: Download the file, print and write by hand File/Make a copy, type it electronically

Local Scholarships Application due date: March 4 by 3:45 PM Which ones to apply for? Look at emphasis area, qualifications, etc. Look for Renewable Scholarships FHS Local Scholarships

Greater Jefferson County Foundation Scholarships Application due date: Feb 1 by 3:45 PM Scholarship emphasis vs. open scholarships Examples: Medical; Agriculture; Mathematics They have 1 website to apply for 14 scholarships at once: https://www.gjcfscholarships.org/ All other scholarships for GJCF may be found at: FHS Foundation Scholarships

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES State/Nationally Funded and Sponsored - larger population of applicants Examples: HyVee Foundation, ISU Hixson, Due dates: Variable Other: opportunities from colleges, ICAN (Iowa College Access Network), online searches Monitor your email for announcements - these come in at varying times throughout the year

What to Expect... Sections Demographics Activities (use the activities sheet as your planning guide) Financial Information Parts specific to the application Attachments

Activities/Involvement List activities which demonstrate your sense of and commitment to community involvement, wherein you use your talents and abilities for the benefit of or to provide enjoyment to others. (from Thoma-Williamson Scholarship; Emphasis: Community involvement) Write a statement in 250 words describing what community service you ve been involved and what you ve learned from that experience. (from Kiwanis Scholarship)

Activities/Involvement continued List any volunteer or work experience you have. Please explain what kind of work it was and if it pertains to your career plans. (from Thomas and Violet Brown Scholarship) List activities which demonstrate your interest in physical education, horticulture or biology. (from Nellie T. Neff Memorial Scholarship)

List activities which demonstrate your interest in physical education, horticulture or biology. (from Nellie T. Neff Memorial Scholarship) In 9th grade I had to help with basketball skills camp for students in grade 3-6. I liked shooting around with the kids and I liked basketball, so I decided I could be a PE teacher and basketball coach.

List activities which demonstrate your interest in physical education, horticulture or biology. (from Nellie T. Neff Memorial Scholarship) In ninth grade I had the opportunity to help with a basketball skills camp for students in 3rd to 6th grades. I had a great experience helping the younger students learn basic fundamental skills needed to play basketball. I continued to help with the camp every basketball season to give back to the community and to the sport that I enjoyed. When I turned sixteen, I became a certified lifeguard and was hired to lifeguard and to teach swimming lessons during the summer. That experience taught me that I truly enjoyed teaching skills to children beyond just basketball. As I thought about what I wanted to do in the future, teaching Physical Education kept coming to the surface as a job that I could be well suited for as I enjoyed working with children as well as teaching fundamental skills.

Financial Aid: FAFSA Regardless of your income, all families should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) annually because all federal financial aid and most state and institutional aid (as well as several GJCF and local applications) require the FAFSA. Go to fafsa.ed.gov anytime after October 1 to apply for the upcoming academic year. Additional information available in guidance office. Some applications will require a copy of the award letter from FAFSA BE AWARE OF DEADLINES Some applications will require a FAFSA EFC to be included

Other Typical Questions What college or university do you plan to attend? Include the mailing address. What will be your area of study? Discuss your career plans. Recommendations: Letters or Signatures Give teachers/counselors advance notice Attachments: Photos? Transcripts? Attach ONLY what the application asks for!!!

Other Considerations Consider your application from the reader(s) point of view. Be complete. Follow the directions. Submit on time. Applications will not be accepted after 3:45 PM on the due date Neatness is important. Typing is preferred. Use blue or black ink. NEVER use pencil! Use complete sentences when discussing or writing an essay. Ask for help if you need it!

Application Completion When finished, print or email to scholarships@fairfieldsfuture.org In the subject line of your email, indicate your name and the name of the scholarship If you completed the application by hand, turn it into the main office of FHS - to Amy FAFSA information and Letters of Recommendation: - Email an attachment to scholarships@fairfieldsfuture.org Or...Turn in a copy to the main office - to Amy

Things You Need to Know... Students who will receive a scholarship will be called to the office a few days before the event Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 4, 2022 in the FHS gymnasium. The awards are made from the donor/sponsoring entity directly to the college you will be attending. Typically the presenter gives the recipient an envelope containing instructions to follow to make sure the award reaches the college. Keep those instructions and the contact information!