1. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
DEADLINE October 22, 2015

2. ACT (act.org) ACT Reviews- Test Dates & Lecture Hall
Registration Deadlines
Oct. 24- registration deadline Sept. 18
Dec. 12-registration deadline Nov. 6
ACT Reviews-
Lecture Hall
6 to 9 p.m.
Oct. 13th (Math & Sci.)
Oct. 20st (Eng. & Read.)
Dec. 1st (Math & Sci.)
Dec. 8th (Eng. & Read.)

3. Other ACT Review/Prep Sessions
ZAPS program
$79.99
October 10th
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
RHS Lecture Hall
Sign up at:
Register.doorwaytocollege.com
College Access Initiative Prep Classes
5 upcoming sessions (see handout)
Contact Bryan Hembree to register
$180 fee
Fayetteville and Rogers locations

4. Review of Types of Scholarships
National
College
State
Mrs. Kinzer
Community/
Local
Regional

5. How to Apply for Community Scholarships
Step 1:
Go to
Click on the Scholarship Application Link
Create an account.
READ the Instructions page
Generate a “Preview” application

8. Scholarship Application (continued)
Step 2:
Complete a “rough draft” of the application (this will take several hours)
Gather addresses, tuition costs, financial data
Be ready to report on student’s involvement, accomplishments, awards and honors
(see Cheat Sheet)

9. Step 2 (continued): References
Make sure to ask the person before they are listed as a reference.
Please note: As soon as your reference information is inputted, a request is sent to them immediately.
Vary the sources of your references (i.e. a teacher, an employer, a neighbor or business leader, etc.)

10. Step 2 (continued): Essay Essay Topic
Write a rough draft and have someone else proofread it.
Do not sign the essay.
Make it unique about this student. Why should this student be selected?
Essay Topic
words
What do you want to do with your college degree after you graduate?
HINT: Write the essay in WORD and copy/paste into the field. (increases accuracy)

11. Scholarship Application(continued)
Step 3:
After completing the rough draft, print off a copy of the application and proofread application, make any corrections before submitting.
Step 4:
Before submitting, complete checklist and print off a copy for your records

12. Signature Page (Step 5) Print off a copy of the Signature Page
Both student and parent must sign
Parent should fill out “comment section”
Helpful information about your student’s family situation
Why should donor select your student?

15. Signature Page (continued)
A hard copy of the “signature page” must be turned in to the Scholarship Office no later than:
October 22, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.

16. Applying for Community Scholarships
Scholarship list is updated weekly.
Students may check new postings on-line
Students may come by the Scholarship office to pick up a hard copy
Students check list for criteria to determine for which ones they can qualify.
Watch deadlines
Watch additional requirements

17. Understanding the Scholarship List
5 categories of scholarships are posted:
National
College
State
Regional
Community

18. How to Apply Most National and College level scholarships
Apply through the website posted
Most Regional and Community level
Apply through Scholarship office unless otherwise noted
STUDENTS MUST INFORM the scholarship office for which community scholarships they want to apply.
Any additional requirements from the donor will be disclosed at that time.

19. What do Donors Look for?
Criteria (G.P.A., ACT, financial or merit based, class rank, coarse load, etc.)
Extra Curricular Activities (athletics, music, etc.)
Leadership Roles (positions held, for example Student Council President)
Volunteerism
Letters of Reference

20. Essays
They really do matter!
Essay mini workshop

21. Remind 101
Join Scholarship Office Remind via SMS:
(501)
(or 81010)
@944f9f

22. Fun Facts
Last year several hundred Community Scholarships awarded to RHS students =
~ $300,000.
Graduates of the Class of 2015 were offered over $12 million in scholarships!!!!

23. COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE October 22, 2015