1. Free money to help pay for college expenses
Scholarships
Free money to help pay for college expenses

2. Types of Scholarships Sparta Scholarship Application
Local Scholarships
National Scholarships
College/University Scholarships

4. Sparta Scholarship Application
One application form used to apply for many different scholarships
Available online beginning January 9th
Due to Student Services by February 10th
Students will create an application packet for each scholarship they apply for

5. Sparta Scholarship Application
Checklist (cover page of app)
Application form (pages 1-2)
Personal Statement (attach)
Letter of Recommendation (from a community member or family friend who is not a Sparta School District employee)

10. Sparta Scholarship Application
Make sure that you are eligible for each scholarship, check criteria page
Some scholarships have additional criteria (essay, letter of rec, transcript, etc.)
Read the instruction page
Sign the application form
Deadline: February 10th at 7:40 am

11. Local Scholarships Separate application required
Updated weekly on the Spartan webpage
May need an application, essay, and letters of recommendation
Due dates vary by scholarship
Check the listing often!

13. National or College Scholarships
National scholarships
Websites listed on school district website
Fastweb.com, scholarships.com, etc.
Make sure the site is reputable – never give out your personal information!
College or University Scholarships
Available on their website through financial aid office or alumni relations office
Early due dates (apply now!)

14. Transcript Request Process
Parchment.com
Official transcript
request to be delivered by mail to your house
Cost = $1.70 per transcript.
Unofficial transcript
request to be ed to yourself
print it from that
Can also view it on your parchment account homepage

15. Tips for Receiving a Scholarship
Apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible
Follow the directions
Make sure to turn it in at the correct place
Meet the deadline
If possible, type it.
Proofread it. Have someone proofread it.
Get your letters of recommendation ahead of time.

16. Questions?