KNOW WHAT MAKES YOU STAND APART

USE DETAILS IN YOUR APPLICATION

BE PERSISTENTTREAT YOUR SEARCH LIKE A PART TIME JOB

Successful scholarship searches

Academic Resume

GPA/Class rank/ACT and SAT ScoreClubs/Organizations-depth of participationSpecial Talents (dance, music, singing, art)AthleticsCommunity/Volunteer ActivitiesOther(church, contests, etc.)Honors/AwardsWork Experience

Letter of Recommendation

Give at least 2 weeks for completionFollow up Share details of scholarship/customizeThank you note

Organization

Prioritize scholarships based on your interests and qualifications

Organize by due datesThoroughly complete applicationHave a parent, teacher or friend proof readSave a copy of the original applicationFollow up

Scholarship Sources

FMHS Counseling WebsiteInternet searchWorkplace, church, banks, organizationsCollege websites

Internet Search

www.fastwebwww.collegincolorado.orgwww.finaid.orgwww.collegeboard www.fmhs.mesa.k12.co.uswww.collegeinvest.orgwww.brokescholar.com

Western Undergraduate Exchange

For students who want to go to college out of state. Based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

150 % of the institution’s resident tuition140 participating collegesAlaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,

Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North, Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Local/StateLocal/StateLocal/StateLocal/State

Alex Bennett Memorial

Alliance Club Band of Brothers Charter FundColorado Masonic Daniels FundFruita Lions ClubFruita Rotary

Grand Junction Orthodontics

Grand Valley PowerLatin Anglo AllianceSaccomannoSartomerMike Williams

Memorial

Local Scholarships

STRENGTH OF CHARACTERACADEMIC PERFORMANCE/PROMISE

LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITYPOTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO ONE’S COMMUNITY

WELL-ROUNDED PERSONALITYFINANCIAL NEED

EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN $0 AND $6000HTTP://APPS.COLLEGEBOARD.COM/FINCALC/EFC_WELCOME.JSP

1 PAGE ESSAY DUE TO COUNSELING ON OCTOBER 14TH

Daniels Fund Selection Criteria

$500 SCHOLARSHIP TO MESA STATEFOR FMHS STUDENTS

EVERYONE WHO APPLIED LAST YEAR EARNED THE SCHOLARSHIP

Mesa State Foundation

$1,500 MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP3.5 GPA

1875 SAT OR 28 ACT COMPOSITETRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS

1 APPLICANT PER 100 STUDENTSDUE IN FEBRUARY

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

2 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FMHS STUDENTS FOR 2011 GRADUATES

Class of 2010 Legacy Scholarship

$1,231300 HOURS OF SERVICE

MUST BE 1725 STUDENTS IN DISTRICT 51

FIRST COME FIRST SERVETALK TO BECKY FOSTER IN THE LIBRARY TO SIGN UP

Americorp Scholarship

Colleges are a great source for scholarships

Colleges compete for the best students A common strategy is to apply to several colleges and

compare financial award packages. Some scholarships require a separate application. Some scholarships are automatically reviewed with

admissions applications. Private colleges often have much more scholarship money

available than public schools. Small liberal arts colleges, especially in the Midwest often

offer good scholarships. Geographic diversity can work to your advantage.

Examples of Mesa State Scholarships

Mesa State Scholarships (combination of 2 of 3 criteria)

Academic Achievement: $1,200 per year, renewable. 3.o gpa; top 20% of class; or a 22 ACT or 1040 SAT.

Presidential: 3.25 $2,000 per year, renewable. GPA:top 15% of class; or a 25 ACT or 1120 SAT

Trustee: $2,500 per year, renewable. 3.5 GPA; top 10%, 27 ACT or 1200 SAT

Distinguished: resident tuition and fees. 3.75 GPA; top 5% of class; 29 ACT or 1280 SAT.

First Generation: parents have not graduated from college. Document Financial need, 2.5 GPA, top 25% of class or 21 ACT or 970 SAT.

Register to retake ACT www.actstudent.org. Cost $33

Avoid Scams

You should not have to pay to apply for a scholarship or apply for the Colorado Opportunity Fund.

Avoid giving too much information. FMHS does not endorse any companies

that assist students with their scholarship search.