1. Scholarship Info Night
Thunder basin high school

2. General Scholarships Thunder Basin Website
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Click on Scholarships
Many are listed
Also check databases such as
Scholarships.com
Petersons.com
Databases filter to help find scholarships that fit YOU

3. FAFSA Federal Application for Student Aid
Required for most college-based financial aid decisions
Automatic data retrieval from parent’s tax return
Apply as early as Oct. 1

4. Applications Application Form Financial Aid Information Resume
Letters of Reference
Self-description

5. Where can I get help? Senior English Develop a portfolio
Work with your English teacher
See your counselor
Ask for letters of reference
Ask early (at least 3 weeks ahead of deadline)
Supply the person with your resume and self-description

6. Local Scholarships
List of scholarships specifically for Campbell County residents
Some specific to each school
Some will select from applicants from all CCSD high schools
Applications due Feb. 22 at 3:59 pm.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Turn in a separate, stapled packet for each scholarship
Also complete a scholarship log

7. What do I need to prepare?
Each application includes the following pages STAPLED in this order:
General Application or Special Application
Available on TBHS website
Scholarships may have their own requirements – read carefully
Self-Description – 1st Person Narrative
3 Letters of Reference
Transcript
Additional essays, financial info, etc. as listed in scholarship details.

8. Scholarship Awards Night
May 8, 2018, 7:00 pm
TBHS Gymnasium
Last year’s awards to entire district were worth about $380,000 for more than 100 students