1. FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS Sponsored by: NCHS Guidance Department And The Advancement Center for Washington Township Schools & North Central Alumni

2. FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS Susie Bremen Coordinator for College Counseling North Central High School Aimée Rust-Scheuermann Senior Associate Director of Admission Hanover College

3. Application for Admission …
AND Scholarships
Automatically considered for Freshmen Scholarships
Meet deadlines
Might qualify you for additional scholarships

4. Separate Scholarship Application?
Check colleges’ websites for additional scholarships
Some colleges will “invite” you to apply
Some will post a grid of GPAs and scores needed
Some will require an essay

5. The Scholarship Essay

6. The 1st Test: Following Directions
Some colleges and universities ask that you answer specific questions throughout the course of your essay…
What would you like to study? Why?
Why are you interested in this school?

7. Insider Tips
Do your research – Show that you are truly informed about a school
Do not just repeat what the school’s website or brochures say
Make sure the school offers your intended major

8. Why are you making me write
ANOTHER essay??!!!
These questions are often unique and not what we’ve already read in response to our admission essay prompts
Shows another side of the applicant apart from courses, grades, and test scores
Offers the college/university another layer of demonstrated interest

9. Insider Tips Make sure your essay… Stays on topic
Reassures the institution you would be a productive citizen of their community and a good investment of their limited resources
Does NOT repeat what we’ve already gathered from your application

10. Insider Tips
Start early – write a couple of practice essays the summer before senior year
Take your time – give yourself the opportunity to develop your idea and cross check your work
Ask your parents and teachers for their opinion

11. What’s My Role?

12. Insider Tips for Parents
Many schools require a SEPARATE scholarship application and essay; do your homework in advance!
Offer to create a NON ELECTRONIC calendar of dates and deadlines for applications, scholarships, etc. for your student
Prepare a “pit crew” for your student (point persons for the essay, letters of recommendation, other questions)

13. “Outside” Scholarships
Sources: Corporations, Foundations, Community Organizations, Parents’ Employers, Banks, etc.
Search locally – EVEN AT NCHS!
“Google” specific areas: Women in Engineering, STEM, Children of Cancer Survivors, etc.

14. “Outside” Scholarships

15. Beware of Scams! Don’t apply for any scholarships with a cost
Don’t give your Social Security Number (only on FAFSA)
Don’t respond to any letter with a registration number listed
Not sure? Ask in Guidance!

16. Aimee Rust-Scheuermann Senior Associate Director of Admission
Questions?
Aimee Rust-Scheuermann
Senior Associate Director of Admission