Local Scholarships General Instructions Dollar for Scholars Local Scholarships General Instructions

What is Dollars for Scholars? St. Louis Park Dollars for Scholars, affiliated with Scholarship America, is a volunteer, community based organization committed to raising scholarships funds for Park High School seniors. It is a locally operated and supported, non-profit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation and has been in existence since 1995. Over $85,000 awarded last spring!

Who can apply? All seniors are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awards are based on many factors: Financial need Academic achievement Post secondary or career interest Volunteerism Sports affiliation

Application Process www.stlouispark.dollarsforscholars.org Click on ‘Student & Parent’ tab to start your profile. If you follow the instruction sheet you will have no problems. Please take time to READ and FOLLOW the directions. You must complete all required items to be eligible for a scholarship.

Due Date: Thursday, March 16 @ 3:30 Completed Scholarship applications are due by: Thursday, March 16 @ 3:30 Encourage you to start early – and meet required deadlines. You cannot finish this at the last minute – need an applicant appraisal – send this ASAP so the person recommending you has time to respond.

Instruction Sheet

Instructional Powerpoint A full instructional PPT is available on the website. The next couple slides highlight a few specific things to be aware of when completing the application.

Creating Your Profile If you’re a new student, create your account here. If you already have an account, log-in here. © Scholarship America. December 2014.

Complete each Profile Bar According to directions on backside

Student Profile: Essays Provide an essay on your goals and aspirations. Provide an essay on any unusual circumstances you may have experienced in your life. Confirm with your local chapter the length they would like the essays to be. © Scholarship America. December 2014.

Student Profile: Transcripts & References Click to add your counselor/registrar information to request transcript information. Click to add reference information to request a recommendation. After you’ve requested the info, you can search for scholarships! © Scholarship erica. December 2014.

Scholarship Matches Additionally, some chapters require you to complete additional open ended questions and/or provide additional references. Click the active Questions and/or References buttons here to complete the additional info. As with the last screen, whether or not you are prompted to complete this additional info depends on your local chapter. © Scholarship America. March 2012.

Essay Question

Answer Eligibility Questions

Verify Eligibility

Remember to Submit App! Do this for any scholarship you are eligible for! Some Scholarships may require additional essays and/or references.

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Questions? Barb Nelson 952-928-6131 nelson.barbara@slpschools.org Counselor & Scholarship Coordinator 952-928-6131 nelson.barbara@slpschools.org Help session - March 13th Period 5 – C153 – Think of this as a time to check your work – not start your scholarship application!