$cholarships what they are and how to get them Chelmsford High School Guidance Department presents

What are $cholarships? Free Money! Also called “Grants” or “Awards”

Types of $cholarships National Regional State Local School

Not just for Einstein's There are many different kinds of $cholarships… Other: Community Service Leadership Overcoming Adversity Students with Disabilities Specific/Quirky/Misc. Financial – Need Based Academic – Merit Based Talent: Athletic Musical Artistic Etc.

Can’t judge a book by it’s cover Read Eligibility Requirements Don’t Exclude Yourself By Title Examples Don’t assume that it’s not for you

How/Where Do I Find $cholarships? Start Right here at CHS!! Naviance CHS Website Guidance Offices Learning Commons Daily Bulletin

CHS Website and Naviance = National, State, Regional and Local Scholarship Application/Links Link to web based applications Scholarship Descriptions

Employers: Check with your own employers Check with your parents’/guardians’ employers Union specific Where else can I find $cholarships? Colleges: Institutional Forms Check on specifics

$cholarship Search Engines

CHS Alumni $cholarships >80 available Scholarships included in one application packet Individual eligibility criteria and application requirements Due: January 10 th, 2014 – this Friday! (Application must be completed online by January 10 th. Transcripts must be requested through Naviance no later than January 10 th. Put in “CHS Alumni Association” as recipient.)

Need Based 1 Application Form eligible for 60 private funds Due: March 14, 2014 (CHS senior pkgs. to Main Office for processing) *Must also file CSS Profile Form through College Board by February 11th Use code 3905 Town of Chelmsford $cholarship

Interview Process: All seniors are interviewed by the Selection Committee You have one chance to make a positive impression -Be prompt -Dress appropriately -Be prepared with necessary paperwork Previous years >50 awards totaling over $60,000 awarded!! Over half who applied, received a scholarship.

!!Warnings!! Don’t pay money to find money! Scam Alerts: Federal Warning Website – Watch Out For Inaccurate FAFSA site correct one = (Free help to complete it at FAFSA DAY MASSACHUSETTS See for dates and locations.) Be aware scholarships may impact financial aid

Procedures Scholarship applications require transcripts All requests must be made in Naviance Scholarship Drop Down Due Date Specific Scholarship Name Be aware of deadlines; you MUST request all transcripts at least 10 days in advance

Naviance ~ Requesting Transcripts For Scholarships Go to the Colleges tab in Naviance. On the left column, under resources, click on transcripts. Under transcripts, click on the 2 nd line: Request transcripts for scholarships or athletics. On the form, the following are required: Reason: from the drop down box, click Scholarship Due date: fill in the scholarship deadline. Recipient: fill in the NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP (not your name or CHS Main Office, …) At bottom of page, click on Add Transcript Requests

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Final Thoughts Stay organized Communicate concerning recommendation letters Make copies Adhere to deadlines Learn how/when money is awarded Be aware of terms of scholarships Send thank you notes