PHS 2017 Local Scholarships The application process $107,000 for senior class

Degree Categories: • 4 YR. Bachelor’s Degree – Starting at UW-Baraboo or Madison College (Liberal Arts) Transferring to a 4 Yr. college to finish degree • 2 YR. Associate’s Degree – Technical colleges and other 2 Yr. programs • Open to ALL seniors attending college What degree will you complete?

Criteria: Which scholarships do you qualify for? • College you will attend • Major or field of study • Rank / GPA • Involvement in clubs, sports, organizations Which scholarships do you qualify for?

Electronic Application School Web Site http://www.portage.k12.wi.us ✔Click on High School ✔Click on Counseling Dept. ✔Click on Local Scholarships ✔Click Application on right • Type information on the webpage form Print a separate application for each scholarship

Scholarship Attachments • Career Plan Essay • Financial Need Essay • Resume • Letters of Recommendation (3)

Write your Essays

• Career Plan Essay of future plans/what has led to your decision… • College and career aspirations • Interests that influenced your decision and why • Skills and talents that you possess for this career • HS coursework preparation for this career • Work experience that leads toward your career

• Financial Need Essay of economic status/family background… • Parent’s education and occupations • Special circumstances: - disability/illness - single parent - unemployment - incarceration - foreclosure • Cost of college tuition • Paying for your education: - money saved for college - part-time employment

• Resume Personal highlights from High School… • Use Resume Builder to start, export to Word • Limit to one page, make visually attractive

• LETTERS of RECOMMENDATION Need 3 different aspects of you … 1. Academic Abilities – teacher 2. Work Ethic – employer, coach 3. Community Involvement – advisors, clergy, leaders

• Other Requirements Additional Essay… • Bartels Education • Colette’s Challenge • Halverson Outdoor Life • Portage Public Library • River Crossing • Women’s Civic League Read directions carefully.

Consider your audience Who will be reading your essays? Business people, grandparents, retired community members.

Show evidence that you’re a deserving candidate

Honors and Awards • Medals in music • Awards in art or writing • Certificates in technical fields • Placement in competitions

Leadership and Service • Class offices held • Volunteering in community • Officer in organizations • Crew leader on the job • Leadership in sports teams • Evidence of fund raising

Proofread…. “Please consider me for your scholarship, I won’t take my education for granite.” Don’t take spell check for “GRANTED” either.

Scholarship Application - Assemble Packets Scholarship Application - 1. Career Plan 2. Financial Need 3. Resume 4. Letters of Recommendation 5. Other Requirements 6. Transcript (school provides) Show an application packet from last year. Hold it up.

Packaging Paper clips ONLY No staples No plastic sleeves

Students make copies at home or…. Use District Copy Service @ 10 cents per copy. Order and pay in advance by February 2. Don’t use school printers

Ahlhorn Loan - Paper & pen application - NOT a scholarship, pay back $1,000 - Paper & pen application - No attachments, only transcript Application in counseling office or download from website

Deadline Only 1 month away! Monday, February 6 @ 3:30 to Counseling Office Include the “Checklist” Only 1 month away!

Scholarship Work Night with the Experts Upcoming Workshops…. Scholarship Work Night with the Experts Jan. 25 @ 2:45-4:00 Tech Center English & Business teachers to help with applications, essays and resumes Everyone welcome! College Goal Wisconsin • Jan. 18 @ 6:00 pm UW-Baraboo • Jan. 28 @ 10:00am DeForest HS Free professional assistance to complete the FAFSA For parents and students!