Winning Scholarships: Tips, Types of Aid, and Common Mistakes
Learn how to increase your chances of winning scholarships with valuable tips on essay writing, letters of recommendation, and avoiding common application mistakes. Discover the different types of financial aid available, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Stay informed about scams and essential strategies for successful scholarship applications.
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Scholarships 101 CRHS Class of 2021
Types of Financial Aid Scholarships Awarded usually based on achievement/merit that does not need to be repaid. Grants Financial aid that doesn t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund). Loans borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest. Work Study A work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school.
You cant win if you dont apply! To win more, apply to more. It s a numbers game and involves a bit of luck. Don t miss deadlines. It gets easier after a few applications. Get organized! Checklists and calendars are helpful. Strategies for Winning Scholarships
Essay Writing Tips Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word to write your essay. Why should I use Word to write my essay? Save your work. Come back to your essay later. Use as a starting point for another scholarship application. Online applications can time out = losing your essay. Cut essay from Google Doc or Word and paste into the application. Personalize the essay to each scholarship. Follow directions. Is there a word limit? Tip: Do not go over the word limit. Answer the question(s). Does your essay answer the question being asked of you? Connect with the reader. Tell your story. Answer the question(s) with your story. Tip: Do not introduce yourself in the essay. (i.e. My name is ) Proofread and spell check your essay!
Letters of Recommendation Ask early! Give the teacher or other recommender plenty of time to write your letter (at least two weeks in advance.) Provide details about the scholarship. Why are you applying to this scholarship? Give the recommender all required forms. Give them a resume or Senior Brag Sheet This provides more information about you and your accomplishments. Thank them! Make sure you take the time to thank the recommender. Gratitude goes a long way!
If you have to pay money to get money, it s probably a scam. No one should be giving you a guarantee that you will win the scholarship. DO NOT give out personal information, such as social security number or bank account information. Beware of Scams!!
Common Scholarship Application Mistakes Applying for an award when you don t qualify. Missing a deadline. Omitting required information. Not following directions - number and types of letters of recommendation, essay length, official or unofficial transcript. Sending in an application without proofreading. Writing in pencil or crazy colored pen.
Additional Scholarship Tips Use a professional email. Example:firstname.lastname@gmail.com Clean up your social media. When you google your name, what comes up? Is this what you want colleges and scholarship committees to see? Make a copy of your application before sending it. Type the application or write in blue or black ink. Organization is key to not missing deadlines! Deadlines - pay attention to postmark or receive by dates. Plan to apply to one scholarship per week.
Dont forget to say Thanks! When you receive a scholarship, make sure to send a thank you card to the organization!
CRHS Scholarship Resources CRHS Scholarship Bulletin Delaware Scholarship Compendium Where to find this link: Counselor Corner course in Schoology Bulletin board outside school counseling office Daily Bulletin CRHS website Organized by scholarship deadlines. Tabs on the top per month Contains links for scholarships that could be local or national. Updated as new scholarships are located. Please contact the school counseling if you would like a printed copy of the bulletin. Scholarship listings for DE residents. Every senior should have received a print copy of the compendium in the mail. Contact your counselor if you need a copy! Links available for all scholarship apps. Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships Over 50 scholarships for DE students. Complete their online application and potentially individual scholarship apps. CRHS Local Scholarships will be available around Spring Break!
SEED and Inspire Scholarships SEED Inspire DTCC or UD - Associates of Arts Eligibility: DE Students Must complete FAFSA 2.5 GPA ~ 80 on 100 pt scale Must apply to and enroll at DSU No felonies Delaware State University Eligibility: DE Students Must complete FAFSA 2.75 GPA ~ 82.5 on 100 pt scale Must apply to and enroll at DSU No felonies SEED Scholarship Link - DTCC Inspire Scholarship Link - DSU SEED Scholarship Link - UD AAP
Career One Stop Scholarships Fastweb Scholarship Search Finaid Scholarships MALDEF Scholarship Guide Minority Scholarships List Niche Scholarship Directory Scholarships.com Unigo Scholarship Directory Scholarship Databases
Have More Scholarship Questions? Contact Mrs. Hall or your school counselor! School counseling office: 302-697-3249 CRHS School Counseling Website 9th grade Tameka Williams - All Freshmen - tameka.williams@cr.k12.de.us 10th-12th grade Krissy Hall - Last names A-D - kristina.hall@cr.k12.de.us Julie Harris - Last names E-K - julie.harris@cr.k12.de.us Shawn Vogt - Last names L-Ri - shawn.vogt@cr.k12.de.us Candace Simonini - Last names Ro-Z - candace.simonini@cr.k12.de.us
