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Top 10 Search Tips

Top 10 Search Tips

 

 

 

  • #1
    Treat looking for scholarships as if it were your job. Put in the time and you will get paid!
  • #2
    Do as many scholarship searches as you can. Finding them is half the battle.
  • #3
    Being involved in school, church and community activities are the best ways to make an application stand out.
  • #4
    Study hard and get good grades. ACT Scores count significantly so prepare well for the test to maximize your scores.
  • #5
    Treat every scholarship application like a jewel. Make the application perfect.
  • #6
    Do some volunteer work. This is not just for scholarships, but because it's a good thing to do.
  • #7
    Check all of the local chapters of national organizations. Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc. Ask them if they offer any scholarships to local students, a lot do.
  • #8
    Pick the right people to write your recommendations.
  • #9
    Don't shy away from scholarships based on difficult essays. If everyone is afraid of them, less people apply.
  • #10
    Above all, BE HONEST. Don't lie about finances, grades, work experience or anything!