Scholarship Information FBHS Advisory Fall 2013.  Scholarships are monies awarded based on certain criteria.  Make sure you meet the criteria – if you.

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Scholarship Information FBHS Advisory Fall 2013

 Scholarships are monies awarded based on certain criteria.  Make sure you meet the criteria – if you aren’t in 4-H, don’t apply for the 4-H scholarship.  Don’t take the “I’m going to apply to every scholarship” approach. It will not be a good use of time or resources for anyone.  ONLY APPLY FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS! Not a One Size Fits All

 FBHS General Scholarship Application  Complete form used for many scholarships (sometimes you just submit a copy)  Scholarships on FBHS Website (start checking now)  Outside sources (remember – don’t pay for application) Many Sources of Scholarships

Application, Resume, Essay, Letters of Rec & Transcript all submitted in a neat folder Deadline – Friday, December 6 th Be Neat Be Organized General Scholarship App.

 With your advisor (here and now)  Counseling Office Website Where is this information?

 Clear plastic cover folder (we have some in the counseling office – first come, first serve!)  Cover Page  Application  Resume  Essay  Letters (can be inserted after packet is in the counseling office)  Transcript (counseling office will insert) Packet should look like this……

 Download from web – gg%20High%7CScholarships gg%20High%7CScholarships  Type in information  Proofread  Print  Get Signatures Application Page

You started this two weeks ago Keep to 1 page and have it typed Proofread! Resume

You can work on this now as well Words Write about a personal attribute or accomplishment that is important to you. Describe its relevance and how it relates to your academic/career goals. Essay

Use the Brag Sheet from three weeks ago Obtain Two Letters of Recommendation One from a teacher, second from another adult who knows you (coach, employer, leader, etc. but not family member) Refer to Letter of Recommendation Packet (on website) Letters

Be Organized! Be Prompt! Turn in general application even if letters aren’t in. Keep a copy of everything Keep Checking Website!!!!! Final Notes

 Use advisory time to write essay and complete application page (see website)  Peer review & proofread (week of Nov 4 & Nov 11)  Type documents (resume, brag sheet, scholarship app)  Ask teacher and community member to write letters Next Steps……