Show students how they can be better candidates for college scholarships by taking the tough classes, building a quality activities resume, earning good grades, and performing well on the ACT/SAT.
2. Why talk about
scholarships now?
Some are available before your
senior year.
You need time to build your
resume.
Some require planning or
practice – like writing, art or
band and choir.
5. Career-based
scholarships
Scholarships are available for a variety of occupation studies.
Here are some examples!
Media/Library Science Health Occupations
Business
Education
Nursing
Criminal Justice
Journalism
Auto Body/Mechanics
Agriculture
Science & Math
Information Technology
Paralegal
7. Financial Need
scholarships
You get free or reduced price lunch at school
Even if you don’t, you might still qualify
The financial aid application (FAFSA) you complete
as a senior shows you have financial need
This is based on your family’s income
You’ll probably qualify for these scholarships if:
9. Will I get an
athletic scholarship?
Of the 7.4 million high school
student athletes, 460,000 go on to
play college athletics (NCAA).
This means…
6% of high school athletes compete
in college.
2% are offered an athletic scholarship
Of those…
10. Percentage of college athletes who play professionally…
• Professional careers
average 3-6
years.
• You would need a
second career by
age 30!
Consider a sports-related career: coach, director of ticket sales, PE teacher,
team accountant, athletic trainer, public relations for athletic team.
2%
Athletes:
Have a second career plan
11. Why bother applying
for scholarships?
=
If you…
■ spend ___________applying for scholarships,
■ and earn ________in scholarships,
■ you just made _______an hour!
10 hours
$1,000
$100
12. Myth or reality?
Only A+ students & athletes get scholarships.
There’s too much competition for
scholarships to bother applying.
Top students get “full-ride” scholarships.
Scholarships are based on all kinds of criteria.
If you meet eligibility criteria, you’re on the
same playing field as other applicants.
Few students get a free ride, you need to
apply, apply, apply!
13. Reliable places
to look for scholarships
– Over 2,000 local and state awards
• You’ll also find links to national scholarships
EducationQuest.org
School Counselor
College(s) you’re interested in attending
Clubs and organizations
14. Earning scholarships
Do the math!
Taking challenging courses
Earning good grades
Volunteering
Getting involved in activities
+
+
+
Scholarships!
15. Make an Action Plan
to earn scholarships
What challenging courses will I take?
How will I get good grades?
What activities will I join?
Where will I volunteer?
What scholarships can I apply for in the future?
Scope out future scholarships using
ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org.
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Follow EducationQuest to stay on track for college
Notas del editor
You have to start looking early. Scholarship deadlines may be as early as a full year before you need the cash to pay for college.
Some scholarships come in the form of contests in which you may win money, and those deadlines start as early as grade school.
There are 7.4 million high school student athletes.
460,000 play athletics in the NCAA.
6% of all high school athletes compete in college.
2% of high school athletes are offered an athletic scholarship
Most professional athletes don’t enter a professional sport straight from high school. Many will play their sport in college. Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center online to ensure you meet their rigorous academic requirements.
Is applying for scholarships worth it?
Scholarship searching can be worth your time!
There is definitely no job for students that pays so well. And with the cost of books at roughly $1,000 per year, every dollar counts. Many scholarships go without any applicants each year! So take the time to apply; your chances might be better than you think.
But be realistic: you most likely won’t receive everything you apply for.
Myth - Scholarships are based on all kinds of criteria. Not just the smartest and most athletic get scholarships.
Myth - If you meet the eligibility criteria, you are on the same playing field as every other applicant.
Myth - Few students get a free ride, you need to apply, apply, apply.
These are great, reliable and FREE resources for you to use when searching for scholarships. As you find information, keep it all in one place such as a binder.
Grades really matter beginning your freshman year of high school. No part of your college/scholarship application carries more weight than the courses you take and the grades you earn during high school.