Scholarship Introduction Packet

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Introduction

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Table of Contents

Scholarship Timeline……………….………………3

Brainstorming…………………………………………4

Finding the Relevant Scholarship……......5-9

Completing the Application…….…………….10

Resume…………………………………..……….10-11

Essay Questions…………………………………….12

Personal Statement…………………….……13-15

Letters of Recommendation………………….16

Spreadsheets………………….……………….17-18

Works Cited……………..……………..…………...19

A college scholarship is money allotted to college

students to pursue their education. Scholarships are

sponsored by government and non-government

organizations and are made available to students who

fit a certain profile such as merit, gender, race or

program of study. The College Board estimates that

there are approximately 3 billion dollars in scholarships

available! The money is out there, but you must do the

work to reap the benefits.

There are scholarships available to

individuals in many different walks of

life. There are scholarships directed

towards minority groups, religious

groups, individuals pursuing a career in

medicine or art, individuals who come

from a farming background, individuals

who are the first in their family to go to

college, and the list goes on. Most

scholarships look for students with good

grades, a high ACT/SAT score,

community involvement, participation in

extra-curricular activities, a good work

ethic, and financial need.

This packet will walk you through the scholarship application process. It will cover brainstorming before you search

for scholarships, how/where to look for scholarships, and how to complete the required materials. Applying for

scholarships is a time consuming but very rewarding undertaking. You should treat this process like a job, because

you have the opportunity to pay for a large chunk of your college tuition through scholarships. Scholarships are

competitive, so apply to as many as possible to increase your likelihood of winning scholarship money. The last

pages of the packet include a spreadsheet which can be utilized to organize your search process. Good luck!

What is a scholarship?

Who can get a scholarship?

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Scholarship Timeline

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August:

Make an appointment with guidance

counselor

Start researching scholarship

opportunities

September:

Attend College Fairs and gather

information

Check deadlines for applications/

scholarships

Sign up for the SAT/ACT

October:

Take ACT/SAT

Start college applications

Request that your transcripts be sent to your

colleges of interest

November:

Complete Scholarship Essays

Give out recommendation

forms

Work on completing scholarship

applications

December:

Start working on FAFSA with your

parents

Take ACT if you haven't

Look into housing options

January:

Meet again with guidance counselor

Remind your parents to file

income taxes for FAFSA

Complete more scholarship applications

February:

Make sure colleges have all the documents

they require

FAFSA must be filed by March 1

Take ACT if you haven't

March:

March 1 is FAFSA priority

deadline

Make any last minute college

trips

April:

Look for any scholarship or

college information in

the mail

May:

Study hard for finals

Tie up any loose ends

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Brainstorming

Before you begin the scholarship application process, it is helpful to spend some time brainstorming. Make a list

of things to take into consideration during your search. Many scholarship donors choose to target a certain

audience, and making a list will help ensure you don’t get left out!

Here are some questions to get you started…

Are you documented or undocumented?

What is your ethnicity?

Where have you lived in the U.S.?

What type of degree do you want to pursue? Are you more interested in the Arts or the Sciences?

What do your parents do? Are they involved in any organizations?

What did you make on the ACT/SAT? What is your GPA?

How much money do your parents make?

What organizations have you been a part of?

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Finding the Relevant Scholarships

There are billions of dollars in scholarship money available, but knowing where to begin can be intimidating.

Fortunately, there are websites dedicated to finding scholarships for students in your situation. The websites

listed below will direct you to individual scholarship applications. Remember, it is imperative that you apply to a

wide array of scholarships. Scholarships are competitive, and applying to many will increase your likelihood of

obtaining the most scholarship money possible.

Tips

In the following pages, you will find some resources that can serve as a starting point in your scholarship search. Many of the resources listed below are directed specifically toward Hispanic or minority students. The databases and scholarships listed here are only a taste of what is out there; you CAN find scholarships that are right for you!

- Visit your guidance counselor’s office. Not only will a

guidance counselor direct you to the appropriate

scholarships, but he or she can help edit your

scholarship materials.

-Check your eligibility. Do not waste time on an

application if you do not have the necessary

qualifications.

-Be thorough. Double check to make sure you have

fully completed the application and additional

materials. It would be a shame to miss out on

scholarship money because you simply forgot to fill

out a section.

-Be honest!

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Helpful Scholarship Databases Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net Scholarships for Hispanic students

Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF)

http://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/2012-2013_MALDEF_Scholarship_List.pdf

Scholarship resource guide which includes scholarships for undocumented students

National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Lideres

http://lideres.nclr.org/section/opportunities/list_of_scholarships_for_underrepresented_minorities

List of scholarships for underrepresented minorities

Free-4u Minority Scholarships

http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm

Scholarships available for minorities

Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Latino College Dollars

http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/

Scholarship search engine

Geneseo Migrant Center

http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm

List of scholarships for migrant students

Minnesota Office of Higher Education’s Get Ready for College resource

http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gpg.cfm?pageID=1586

Provides information for undocumented students interested in scholarships, as well as scholarship lists

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp

List of scholarships for students attending HACU-member colleges or universities

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp

List of scholarships that UNCF sponsors, many available to any ethnicity

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute(CHCI)

http://www.chci.org/doclib/20112141737204152-CHCIDirectory6thEdition.pdf?trail=201349105750

Booklet listing scholarships for Latino students

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

http://www.hispanicheritage.org/youth_int.php?sec=80

Scholarships available to Hispanic students

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Scholarships Relevant to Hispanic Students

Name Web Address Amount Requirements

Strengthening Alabama via Education

and Cultural Awareness (SAVECA)

Scholarship

http://www.savecahelpscommunities.org/

scholarship.htm

$500 – 4,000 no citizenship required; must

have resided in U.S. for 12

months prior to date of

application; must have an

SSN

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/progr

ams/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

$1,000 – 3,000 no citizenship required; for

minority students pursuing a

career in the actuarial

profession (the study of risk

and uncertainty in the

insurance and finance

industries)

Women’s Independence Scholarship

Program

http://www.wispinc.org/Programs/WISP/

tabid/62/Default.aspx

Apply to find out must be U.S. citizen or legal

resident; for women who are

direct survivors of intimate

partner abuse and have been

separated from abuser for at

least 1 year

HSF / ALPFA (Association for Latino

Professionals in Finance and

Accounting) Scholarship Program

http://www.hsf.net/alpfa.aspx $2,000 – 10,000 must be U.S. citizen or

permanent resident; available

to accounting, finance,

business administration,

economics, and management

majors in their junior or

senior years of college

Joe Francomano Scholarship http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_sc

hol_joe.shtml

$20,000 no U.S. citizenship required;

must have completed a Junior

Achievement program (as

listed on application)

National Peace Essay Contest for High

School Students

http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/

national-peace-essay-contest

$1,000 – 10,000 no U.S. citizenship required;

must be high school student

Foster Care to Success’s Casey Family

Awards

http://www.fc2success.org/our-

programs/information-for-students/

$1,500 – 6,000 no U.S. citizenship required;

available only to those in

foster care

Gates Millennium Scholars Program http://www.gmsp.org/ Apply to find out must be U.S. citizen or

permanent resident; for

minorities only; must meet

the Federal Pell Grant

eligibility criteria

National Association of Hispanic

Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships

http://www.nahj12.com/scholarships/ $1,000 – 5,000 no U.S. citizenship required;

for those aiming for Spanish

or English-language

journalism or broadcasting

careers

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund http://www.davisputter.org/ Apply to find out no U.S. citizenship required;

applicants judged on social

activism and financial need

Duracell/National Urban League

Scholarship

http://www.eastbayconsortium.org/schola

rship/104

$10,000 plus

summer

internship

no U.S. citizenship required;

only for college or university

juniors who are minorities;

includes internship

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Public Relations Student Society of

America (PRSSA) Diversity

Multicultural Scholarship

http://www.prssa.org/scholarships_comp

etitions/individual/diversity/index.html

$1,500 for junior college or

university students who are

minorities majoring in public

relations or communications

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-

scholarship/

$500 – 5,000 must be U.S. citizen or

permanent resident; must be a

minority student pursuing

degree in one of the specified

areas on the website; must

prove financial need

United States Hispanic Leadership

Institute’s Dr. Juan Andrade

Scholarship for Young Hispanic

Leaders

http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.

php

$1,000 no citizenship required; does

require SSN; must be

accepted at a college or

university; must demonstrate

financial need; must have at

least one parent of Hispanic

ancestry

National Action Council for Minorities

in Engineering (NACME)

http://www.nacme.org/NACME_D.aspx?

pageid=105

$2,500 – 20,000 scholarships for minority

students in an engineering

major; email

scholarships@nacme.org for

requirements on a specific

scholarship

A. Patrick Charnon Memorial

Scholarship

http://www.scholarshipscollege.com/a-

patrick-charnon-memorial-scholarship/

$1,500 no citizenship required; must

demonstrate commitment to

community service

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Scholarship

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/gen

eral-applicants.php

Up to $24,000 must be U.S. citizen;

available only to graduating

minority high school seniors

Marriott Scholars Program http://www.franchise.org/uploadedFiles/

Franchise_Industry/Resources/Education

_Foundation/Marriott%20Minority%20S

cholarship%20Application%202009.pdf

$3,000 No U.S. citizenship required;

must be minority student;

must be enrolled in an

accredited college or

university

Google/HCF Scholarship Program http://www.hsf.net/Google.aspx $10,000 Must be U.S. citizen or

permanent resident; must be

of Hispanic heritage; must

have 3.00 GPA and be a

junior, senior, or 5th

-year

senior in high school; must be

majoring in computer

engineering, computer

science, or electrical

engineering

Central AL Community Foundation

Scholarships

http://www.cacfinfo.org/cacfscholarships

.html

varies Only available to seniors

graduating from Lowndes,

Montgomery, or Pike County

high schools

Community Foundation of Northeast

AL Scholarships

http://www.yourcommunityfirst.org/scho

larship-central/foundation/

varies Only available to seniors

enrolled in certain high

schools of Northeast AL

Community Foundation of Greater

Birmingham Scholarships

http://www.foundationbirmingham.org/sc

holarships-resources/

varies Most are only available to

students enrolled in

Birmingham City Schools

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A note on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The FAFSA is the central element in the federal student aid application process. The information that students

and their parents provide on this form serves as the basis for determining their eligibility for federal student aid.

You must have a valid social security number and either be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen to qualify for

federal aid. Some schools may also use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for state financial aid and institutional

scholarships. In some states, such as Texas, undocumented residents can access state financial aid funds, but

this is prohibited in Alabama.

FAFSA asks for:

The student's and his or her parents' financial information, including annual income, taxes paid, untaxed

income, current assets, and so on.

Demographic information, including family size, number of students in college, and the student's

enrollment status.

For undocumented students or students with undocumented parents:

Undocumented students should not fill out the FAFSA form, as the information provided on it can be

shared with the Department of Homeland Security. However, if a school requires a paper-based FAFSA

application for determining eligibility for other, non-federal scholarships and financial aid, students

should complete this.

Undocumented parents should use 000-00-000 on the Social Security portion of the form rather than

listing a fake one.

Visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for more information.

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Completing the Application

Typically there is more than one component to a scholarship application. The requirements vary from

scholarship to scholarship, but be prepared for a fill in the blank section, a résumé request, essay questions or a

personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

Writing a Résumé

A résumé is often required when applying for scholarships. It highlights in a concise format you and your

accomplishments. Here are things you want to include: iii

Name and contact information

Education: As you continue to study, the education portion of your résumé will grow. For now, just list

the high school you attend. If you've taken any college-level courses, you can mention those too.

Awards/Honors: This block of your résumé may be included with your education block if you have

fewer than three items to list. However, a separate heading emphasizes the word “honors” for the

reader who scans the résumé. If you have fewer than three honors, you may wish to combine relevant

activities with honors and include a block titled “Honors and Activities.” Make sure to include

scholarships and honors societies in this section.

Work experience: You probably don't have a lot of work experience at this point. But anything you've

accomplished can show you're reliable and responsible. You can include summer jobs, internships and

even things like regular babysitting gigs. List the dates you held each position and your job title and

briefly describe your most important duties.

Volunteer and extracurricular experience: These activities show that you have qualities employers

value. Volunteering experience proves you are hard-working and reliable. Being a student athlete or a

member of an honor society or serving in a leadership position in a club demonstrates your commitment

and leadership abilities.

Skills: Chances are you have valuable skills to offer an employer. If you can use a computer, know any

software programs well, or can program, say so in this section. List any languages you speak. Include any

other relevant skills you possess, such as experience editing video or blogging.

-Watch your writing! The way you write your résumé is important. Résumés generally feature clear, short

descriptions. You don't have to use full sentences, but you have to be consistent with punctuation. Match verb

tenses throughout, using active verbs like "developed," "performed," and "managed.” Proofread your résumé,

and get someone else to review it as well!

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John William Smith (Sample Résumé)iv

John.smith@gmail.com

33 Overhill Way Greenville, SC 98746 889-235-0987

Education: Carolina High School, Greenville, SC Expected May 2011

Cumulative GPA: 3.46 Honors

National Honor Society 2010-2011 Student Council Treasurer 2008-2011

Spanish Honor Society 2009-2011 Nominated for International Baccalaureate program 2011 School Activities: 2008-2011

Raised money through Future Business Leaders for America for various charities, including: “Save the Children”, “Sponsor a Child”; Director of Public Relations: drafted letters for sponsors, drafted articles for the newsletter, created marketing plans for fundraising and publicity events, and planned events

Spanish Club; Teacher’s aide for the Spanish teacher at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate

• Math Club; Teacher’s aide for the Mathematics teacher at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate

Extracurricular Activities 2008-2011

Tennis team trainer

Member and community volunteer of the church La Estrella; Greenville, SC

Campus Outreach Leadership Project, Myrtle Beach, SC Leader in Training/ Wal-Mart Sales Associate Summer 2008

Attended nightly meetings on leadership skills and community involvement

Worked daily as a full time Wal-Mart employee. Influenced, and motivated five younger employees to accomplish a common vision while resolving conflict and maintaining peace within place of work

Cross Cultural Project, Beirut, Lebanon Summer 2009

Learned to work with a team in an entirely different cultural, historical, and religious environment than that which I am accustomed

Participated in Arabic language courses and Lebanese cultural and history courses Additional Skills

Native Spanish speaker

International travel experience in Mexico, Guatemala and Lebanon

Proficient in Word and PowerPoint

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Common Scholarship Essay Questions If you are planning to apply for several scholarships, be prepared to write answers to scholarship essay

questions covering a wide variety of topics.v Scholarship providers who require applicants to write essays do so

for several reasons. One of the main reasons for requiring an essay as part of a scholarship application package

is to verify that the student is willing to commit the time and energy to putting together a thoughtful and well-

written essay.

Another common reason for requiring an original writing sample is that an essay rather than just a standard

scholarship application form may give judges a better sense of who applicants really are. Scholarship essay

topics that focus on the applicant's background and career goals often have this objective.

Scholarship programs that award funding related to special interest groups or for people with certain majors or

career goals often require applicants to write essays that demonstrate their commitment to the organization's

cause or their reasons for wanting to gain employment in the field of study. In a sense, essays can give these

scholarship providers an idea as to whether or not an applicant is a “good investment.”

Examples of Real-life Scholarship Essay Questions include:

Describe one specific example of your leadership ability.

Describe why you wish to obtain a college education and why you are deserving of a scholarship.

Describe what influenced your decision to pursue Nursing as a career.

What personal information do you wish to share with the scholarship selection committees?

Tips for writing a good essay Many programs require scholarship essays as part of the application process. When tackling an essay, there are several steps that will help ensure a winning essay:

1. Brainstorm ideas—look at the topic and write down some ideas relating to it.

2. Outline—this helps put ideas into a coherent order.

3. Write a good introduction—you want to capture the reader's attention from the start.

4. Write coherent, strong content throughout your essay.

5. Make sure the conclusion brings it all together.

6. Write what you know. Your voice will come through if the essay is about something you know, love,

or care about.

7. PROOFREAD!! It is imperative that you have someone else double check for spelling, grammar, and

mechanical errors. Also, make sure that your essay is well written, on-topic, sincere, and free of

typographical errors

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Writing a Personal Statement

Your personal statement essay is a very important part of your application. This is your opportunity to shine!

Personal Statements allow you to single yourself out from the other scholarship applicants. Be honest! Show

your strengths, individuality, and your unique personality. This statement articulates “who you are” and “where

you want to go.” Through your personal statement the selection committee is able to see you as more than a

GPA or a major. vi

Steps in Writing the Personal Statement

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Develop a list of possible topics as a

brainstorming tool for your personal

statement. This will help you to organize your

essay. Before you write a draft, gather

documents such as transcripts and refer to the

scholarship application preview. Having

important information and potential topics will

help avoid frustration in the writing step.

With some modifications, you can use

these headings for the basis for the

different paragraphs of the personal

statement:

Scholarships, awards, and leadership roles

School and community involvement (with an emphasis on active contributions to any club, association, or civic organization)

Skills and special knowledge, special projects, or research in your area of study (including teaching and tutoring)

Life and educational experiences that have motivated you or have demonstrated your ability to successfully overcome obstacles and challenges in order to continue your education

Academic and career goals

Step 1 Step 2

Start with a strong thesis or umbrella statement

outlining your goals, and indicating the main

categories you will be discussing in your personal

statement.

Example: My academic achievements, my work

experience, and my community service have all

helped me to work toward my goals.

Step 3

Plan to devote one paragraph to each of these sections and introduce each section with a clear topic

sentence indicating which area you plan to discuss.

Example: I have always chosen challenging courses and have a very good academic record.

Example: I have developed strong leadership skills and have learned to interact with a wide variety of

people while working several different jobs.

Example: I also have a good record of community service.

Step 4

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You must stress how your experience helped you to

develop the kinds of skills and qualities that selection

committees are looking for in a good candidate. These

include the following qualities taken directly from

forms that are used for letters of recommendation for

scholarships:

Scholarship, knowledge of chosen field,

carefulness of work

Motivation, enthusiasm, seriousness of purpose

Creativity, originality, ingenuity in problem-

solving

Ability to plan and carry out research,

organization

Ability to express thought in speech and writing

Maturity, emotional stability, ability to

withstand stress and face challenges

Leadership

Self-reliance, initiative, independence,

adaptability

Responsibility, ability to make sound judgments

Effectiveness with people, tact, ability to work

with others, communicate effectively

Community service, volunteerism

Step 5

The challenge of the personal statement is

to make sure that you stress a constant

theme: that many of your past

experiences have helped to prepare you to

be a good candidate for the scholarship.

Step 6

Choice of words is important. You must

be modest and yet ‘brag’ about your

abilities at the same time. Use words like

‘good candidate,’ ‘well-prepared,’ ‘good

leaderships skills’ and other terms that

remain modest while demonstrating

your abilities. Avoid exaggerated terms

like ‘fantastic background,’ ‘my eternal

passion for learning,’ ‘my exceptional

skills,’ ‘my outstanding leadership

ability.’ Instead, let the evidence speak

for itself.

Step 7

Have someone else read over your personal statement to make sure that you have not made any

exaggerated claims but that your personal statement indicates your skills fully and accurately,

articulates your thoughts well, and is easy to follow.

Step 8

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Sample Personal Statement (Nursing Student)

I am applying for the University of Michigan- Flint Scholarships. Presently I am a junior in the nursing program. I

believe that my chosen profession will enable me to fulfill my desire to help others, to expand my knowledge

base, and to travel. Throughout my life I have participated in extracurricular activities, including valuable

volunteer experiences. I have striven for academic excellence, always wishing to make the most of my education.

In addition, I have managed to work to provide some of my basic educational expenses.

Education has always been an important aspect of my life. While in high school I took challenging courses, such

as advanced placement English and calculus, physics, and chemistry. I enjoyed the arts and was involved in art,

band, and choir. Despite the time consuming practices for concerts, parades, musicals and exhibits, I was able to

maintain an excellent GPA, which allowed me to graduate with honors. I decided to stay near home and come to

the University of Michigan- Flint because of the smaller class size, and the excellent program offered in my major.

I have received many scholarships since I began my college career. (You should list the scholarship names, types,

and dates here.)

Although education plays a significant role in my life, I am involved with many other activities. During high school

I was an active member of several clubs and served as treasurer and president. I frequently tutored middle school

students by offering my time before and after school. I enjoy the arts and participated in many performances,

often involving travel to other parts of the United States. Currently I am involved with fellow nursing students on

a class and university level. I belong to the National Student Nurses Association as well. I have volunteered my

time to inform individuals about what nursing involves. I have also done community work, such as blood pressure

screening, and offering information for those at risk for hypertension and diabetes.

In addition to school related activities, I am involved with my local church. I teach a class of 3-6 year olds. When

other teachers are unable to teach Sunday School, I come to their aid. I have participated in community cleanup,

nursery day and choir. I feel that by participating in community-related activities I am setting a positive example

for the children to follow.

Work is also part of my life. Until recently, I worked 16-20 hours a week to provide for educational expenses.

Presently I work eight hours a week in the neonatal intensive care unit at Hurley Medical Center for premature

infants. I enjoy working because I am able to see newborns in progress to a state where they can finally be

discharged to their families. I enjoy teaching parents about their infants. Through my work experiences I have

learned more about what to expect upon completion of my nursing program.

All of these experiences have helped to shape me. I have faced many challenges, I have balanced work and

school, and I have willingly given my time. My goal is to become a registered nurse so that I can perform tasks

that clients cannot do for themselves. I enjoy listening, working with others, and acting as a patient advocate

and educator. I have a large number of nursing instructors who are wonderful and who have had an influence on

my life. I would one day like to give back what they have given to me by becoming an instructor. I know that

when my goals are realized, I will be able to provide something meaningful to all of the patients.

Prepared by UM-Flint Faculty

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Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are perhaps one of the most important components of scholarship applications.vii

Why precisely, are they so important? For one, it is the only piece of your application in which another person

comments on your work and personal qualities. In most academic applications, you submit a piece of your work,

a resume, and perhaps a personal statement or statement of purpose. These bits of information are all supplied

by you, so the LOR gives scholarship committees an objective viewpoint to determine with greater certainty

whether or not you are a fit candidate for the scholarship.

When to Ask for Recommendations?

Make sure to give your references at least one month before your earliest deadline to complete and send your

letters. The earlier you ask, the better. Remember that some teachers will be writing whole stacks of letters,

which takes time. Your teachers will do a better job on your letter if they don’t have to rush.

Who Should I Ask?

Read each of your scholarship applications carefully. They often ask for letters of recommendation from

an academic teacher — sometimes in a specific subject — or a school counselor or both.

Consider asking a teacher who also knows you outside the classroom. For example, a teacher who

directed you in a play or advised your debate club can make a great reference.

Consider other adults — such as an employer, a coach or an adviser from an activity outside of school —

who have a good understanding of you and your strengths.

Perhaps most important, pick someone who will be enthusiastic about writing the letter for you.

Other Helpful Tips:

Waive your right to view recommendation letters on your application forms. Admission officers will trust

them more if you haven’t seen them.

Give your references addressed and stamped envelopes for each recommendation.

Make sure your references know the deadlines for each college, and follow up with them a week or two

before the needs to be mailed.

Once you hear back from the scholarship organizations, write thank-you notes. Tell your references how

much you appreciate their support.

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Scholarship Name

Amount

Due Date

Required Materials

Completed?

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Scholarship Name

Amount

Due Date

Materials Required

Completed?

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