SCHOLARSHIPS 101 ! b o J e m i T - t r a P r u o Y Jennie Colgan, Counselor Kelly Woyak, Career Specialist Graham-Kapowsin Counseling Center
. . . . . . t t s s r r i i F F Make sure you complete your FAFSA application STARTING October 1st! www.fafsa.gov
Types of Money $$$ FAFSA ● Grants- free money ● Work Study-Paid for allotted # of hours ● Loans- must be repaid Scholarships ● Financial Aid Award- not required to be repaid
Types of Scholarships ● Merit ● Student Specific ● Private scholarships ● College & university scholarships ● Academic ● ROTC ● Community Service ● Field of Study ● Music ● Renewable vs. Non-renewable
Qualifications ○ Grade level (most are for seniors) ○ GPA ○ Activity or Experience specific ○ Leadership and Community Service ○ School (specific college or university) ○ Major ○ FAFSA completed
e e r r a a p p e e r r P P ● Letters of recommendation from teachers, employers/mentors (Give adequate notice) ● Documented proof of community or volunteer service hours ● Know your current cumulative GPA and rank ● Know your SAT or ACT scores or be preparing to take the SAT or ACT ● Have a current copy of your transcripts ● www.bethelsd.org/transcripts
e e r r a a p p e e r r P P ● Personal Statement Essay that answers the question “Who Am I?” ○ Catchy Opening or Hook ○ Past, present, and future ○ Write for the school or scholarship to which you are applying ○ Have one or two people read it before submitting ● This essay can be re-used to apply for multiple scholarships so take the time to make it the best!
Packaging BEFORE I’ve done really well in swimming. I have a good coach and am team captain. AFTER The sport I have excelled in most is swimming. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful coach who has taught me the value of hard work and continually pushes me to improve. The growth and progress I’ve experienced have allowed me to become team captain. I hope to use this position to motivate and inspire my teammates to be the best they can be.
Common Essay Questions ● What are your college/career plans? ● Do you have any unusual circumstances that affected your academic progress? ● Identify a significant person/experience who has had an impact on your life and why.
Comman Misteaks ● Not answering the question being asked ● Not staying within the parameters of the essay ● Grammar & spelling errors ● Not meeting the deadline
Strategies ● Make a list of scholarships for which you qualify ● Assess each individual opportunity ● Prioritize your opportunities ● Set specific time aside each week - it’s a part-time job! ● Set goal of 3-5 every month ● Spend time on the ones you have the best chance of being selected for! ● Apply to as many as possible!
How will I know? ● Most scholarship programs state when applicants will be notified ● Do not be afraid to contact the program ● Recipients will usually be notified via email or phone
Upon Receipt... ● Send a handwritten note thanking the scholarship provider for the scholarship money ● In almost all cases, scholarship money is sent directly to the college you plan to attend
District Scholarships BEST Scholarships best.dollarsforscholars.org BEST Dollars for Scholars Application is now online for seniors !
s s e e t t i i S S p p i i h h s s r r a a l l o o h h c c S S www.fastweb.com www.thewashboard.org www.scholarships360.com GKHS Counseling & Career Page
Confessions... ...of a Scholarship Winner ● If you don’t put yourself out there, no one else will ● Know your goals! ● Sell yourself! Know what the investor is looking for ● Create opportunities for yourself ● Challenge, inspire, and motivate your readers ● Free write ● Packaging ● Available on Amazon for $10 ● Audio CD also available
Marine Corp Scholarship APPLICANTS MUST BE THE CHILD OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: ● Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine* ● A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps ● Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine unit* ● A Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine unit that was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy ● 2.0+ GPA and income eligible www.mcsf.org/apply
Marine Corp Scholarship Application for both 4 year college applicants & certificate programs *Child of parent who is serving or previously served in the Marine Corps www.mcsf.org/apply DUE March 3, 2020
ROTC Scholarships 3 and 4 year scholarships Education First Service to follow Officer Status https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.htm l
ROTC Scholarships Danl Connelly PLU, UWT, University of Puget Sound ROTC 253-535-8740 rotc@plu.edu Colonel Derek Reeve GKHS ROTC Instructor dreeve@bethelsd.org
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship Rewards students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. ● Accepted or application pending at institution of high learning ● ACT score of 20+ OR SAT score 1030 if planning to attend 4-year ● US Citizen ● $2,500 award www.kellyfoundationwashington.org Due March 10, 2020
Ben Cheney Scholarship ● Accredited 4-year U.S. College or University ● $3,000 scholarship for 2020-2021 school year and is non-renewable ● Must be an American citizen ● Academics, leadership, character, citizenship, and motivation ● Participation in at least one varsity, high school sponsored athletic team ● Senior with GPA to meet 4-year college req. ● Application will be on GK website Due APRIL
WIAA Scholarship WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship ● Minimum 3.2 GPA ● WIAA Sports Participation ● No discipline during 2019/20 academic year ● Leadership & Community Service ● $5,000 award ● 4 male and 4 female finalists receive $1,000 award www.wiaa.com Due April 1, 2020
Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship Write a 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because … $1,000 Due September 2020
BECU Foundation Scholarships ● Be a member of BECU and primary account holder at the time of the application submission. (The account must be separate from a parent or guardian's account) ● Be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary degree program ● Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater ● Two-year renewable scholarship of $2,500 ($5,000 total) www.becu.org/scholarships Due February 28, 2020
WA Opportunity Scholarship ● Opens January 2, 2020 ● WA State Resident ● Attending eligible WA State College or University Fall 2019 ● STEM Field (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) or Healthcare: SEE LIST OF APPROVED MAJORS ● Must be senior or college student with less than six quarters of completion. ● Cumulative GPA at least 2.75 ● See family income requirement ● Up to $22,500 over four to five years ● Requires FAFSA completion www.waopportunityscholarship.org Due February 6, 2020
WA Opportunity Scholarship CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP ● Opens January 13, 2020 ● WA State Resident ● Attending eligible WA State College or University Fall 2019 ● scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT , at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. ● Must be senior or college student with less than six quarters of completion. ● See family income requirement ● Up to $1,500 each quarter ● Requires FAFSA completion www.waopportunityscholarship.org Due February 6, 2020
Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity BBB5k Video Scholarship ● Attend accredited high schools in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Western Wyoming, or Washington ● Graduate in 2020 with plans to attend accredited higher education institutions; ● Complete applications and submit essay responses; ● Meet the academic requirements, with GPAs of 3.5 or higher. ● 90-second video, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded https://bbb-scholarship.org/scholarships/ DUE MARCH 16, 2020 Deadline February 13, 2018
Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Torch Talk Scholarship ● Attend accredited high schools in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Western Wyoming or Washington ● Graduate in 2019 with plans to attend accredited higher education institutions; ● Complete applications and submit essay responses; ● Meet the academic requirements, with GPAs of 3.5 or higher. ● 500 word essay, seven $1,000 scholarships will be awarded https://bbb-scholarship.org/scholarships/ DUE MARCH 16, 2020 Deadline February 13, 2018
Nellie Martin Carman ● Graduating Senior ● American Citizen ● Enrolled in college or university in State of Washington on a full-time basis Application ● Hard copy will be available in Career Center ● 6 page application ● Financial Information ● Letter of Recommendation ● Official Transcript ● Copy of SAT/ACT scores ● Photocopy of birth certificate Applications in Career Center Due Feb 20th to Mrs. Woyak or Mrs. Colgan
Make Me Laugh Hahahahahahahahahahah LOLOLOLOL 250 words or less Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh! Make Me Laugh Due August 31, 2020
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