1. 9/13/20151 www.collegenowgc.org The Pullet Surprise Can Did Ate (Read it out loud!) Eye halve a spelling checker It came with my pea sea, It plainly marquees four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.Eye halve a spelling checker It came with my pea sea, It plainly marquees four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea. Eye strike a key and type a word And weight for it two say, Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh.Eye strike a key and type a word And weight for it two say, Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh. As soon as a mist ache is maid It nose bee fore two long, And eye can put the error rite Its rare lea ever wrong.As soon as a mist ache is maid It nose bee fore two long, And eye can put the error rite Its rare lea ever wrong. To rite with care is quite a feet Of witch won should bee proud, And wee mussed dew the best wee can, Sew flaw's are knot aloud.To rite with care is quite a feet Of witch won should bee proud, And wee mussed dew the best wee can, Sew flaw's are knot aloud. Eye have run this poem threw it Your sure reel glad two no, Its letter perfect awl the weigh My checker tolled me sew.Eye have run this poem threw it Your sure reel glad two no, Its letter perfect awl the weigh My checker tolled me sew. -Sauce unknown-Sauce unknown

2. 9/13/20152 www.collegenowgc.org Tips for Applying for Scholarships Presenters Robert DurhamDavid Marsteller College Now University of Akron College Now University of Akron www.collegenowgc.org

3. 9/13/20153 www.collegenowgc.org The Scholarship Search Think LocalThink Local Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment.Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment. Think SpecificThink Specific Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc.Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc. Think EasyThink Easy Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.

4. 9/13/20154 www.collegenowgc.org The Scholarship Search Can be merit based, need based or a combination of bothCan be merit based, need based or a combination of both Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirementsStudents should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way outOutside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out

5. 9/13/20155 www.collegenowgc.org The Scholarship Search http://www.uakron.edu/finaid –In “Types of Aid” click “Scholarship Programs” Several areas here… –Deadline for continuing and transfer students is May 1 st Visit www.uakron.edu/uaafVisit www.uakron.edu/uaafwww.uakron.edu/uaaf Check with your departmentsCheck with your departments

6. 9/13/20156 www.collegenowgc.org The Scholarship Search www.ocis.orgwww.ocis.orgwww.ocis.org –Username: csp –Password: ohiocis03

7. 9/13/20157 www.collegenowgc.org College Now Greater Cleveland Adult Learner Scholarship www.collegenowgc.orgwww.collegenowgc.orgwww.collegenowgc.org 19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year –High school diploma or GED –Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant –Taking at least 6 credit hours –Maintaining a 2.5 GPA –Resident of Northeast Ohio Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull CountyAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County

8. 9/13/20158 www.collegenowgc.org Summit County Resident???? www.summitcountyscholarships.orgwww.summitcountyscholarships.orgwww.summitcountyscholarships.org This is a site sponsored by the GAR foundation listing a variety of scholarships for students from Summit County— predominantly these are for traditional aged students but there are some gems for adult students!

9. 9/13/20159 www.collegenowgc.org Applying for scholarships Be sure you meet all deadlinesBe sure you meet all deadlines Understand what is required for submissionUnderstand what is required for submission Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institutionFollow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution

10. 9/13/201510 www.collegenowgc.org Essays Choosing a topicChoosing a topic –Are you answering the question –Do you have enough information to support your topic –Is your topic too controversial or too boring –Is your topic unique or can you put a unique spin on it

11. 9/13/201511 www.collegenowgc.org Essays Writing your essayWriting your essay –Use the essay as a chance to separate yourself from others –Write so people understand what you are saying –The body of your essay should support the introduction

12. 9/13/201512 www.collegenowgc.org Essays Proofing an essayProofing an essay –Ask at least two honest and qualified people to read over your essay –If you quoted something make sure you cited it correctly – Make sure each word counts

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