1. West Seneca Central Schools Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information Night Wednesday, September 20, 2017

2. Types of Scholarships Local – PTG, Alumni, WSTA Merit based
Special talent/needs, Community Service
Athletic

3. Where to find information
Places of worship, local unions
Employers
Colleges & Universities
Institutional grant/scholarships
Student Services
Family Connection
Web-Links/Internet

4. Student Services
Scholarship Newsletters/Bulletins: Sent to the address in powerschool
Provides information
Student Eligibility: academics, athletics, community service, heritage,
Deadlines
Criteria
Application Process
Contact Information
WS Scholarship Booklet /Family Connection/SSC Webpage
30 – 40 Local scholarships
Distributed to ALL seniors through Student Services
Download from Family Connection/SSC Webpage

5. Internet Resources
These websites are great resources for scholarship opportunities

6. Suggestions Check for eligibility Play the numbers game
Create an inventory list; much like a resume
Strive for reusability
Scan & Type applications: neatness counts
Keep copies
Check deadline dates

7. Scam Warnings Fees Credit card or bank account info Guaranteed
No work involved
No contact info
Unsolicited scholarships
Pressure tactics

8. Scholarship and Community Awards Night
West Senior – June 6, 6:30 pm
East Senior – June 14, 6:30 pm