Scholarships 101
Check out this scholarship link with a list of some scholarships and on the second sheet a list of helpful websites to begin your search. I will update this link as I find more scholarships. Go ahead and save the link.
Did you know that there are many forms of financial aid, such as:
- FAFSA
- Grants
- Pell Grant
- FSEOG
- Access Missouri (You MUST fill out the FAFSA prior to February 1st to be guaranteed financial aid. This is a first come, first serve. So fill out your FAFSA on the first day it opens!!)
- Work Study
- Loans
- Scholarships
There are many types of scholarships for which you may be eligible.
- Merit Based Scholarships are for different achievements in academics, sports, clubs, etc.
- Need Based Scholarships are for those who can demonstrate a financial need.
- Student Specific Scholarships are for gender, ethnicity, medical issues, family members who have served in the Armed Forces, and many other things. There's even scholarships for being left-handed!!
- Career Specific Scholarships are for the particular field of study you choose.
- College Specific Scholarships are for students who are attending a specific college. Each college has Institutional and Foundation Scholarships.
There are many ways to find scholarships online, through your school, college, and more. A lot of students like to use the app Scholly. Your home high school will have a list of scholarships from their community. Make sure you check for the college specific scholarships for your college of choice. Use the internet, BUT be wise. You should NEVER pay to get a scholarship.
Go for every scholarship opportunity. The small ones add up! Check out Tips for Scoring a Scholarship for more helpful tips.
Check out this video for more information on What is a Scholarship? Quick and Easy Explanation.
