tips on winning schorlarship
TIPS ON WINNING SCHOLARSHIPS
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Finding Scholarships
Where do you begin looking for scholarships? Absolutely everywhere! Tell everyone that you know that you are applying for scholarships. Word of mouth is such a powerful tool.
We certainly are not privy to every single scholarship out there – there are thousands.
However, through Family Connection, we are able to give you resources for many and places where you can look for more.
In addition to the resources we have, there are many free scholarship search sites. We must warn you that there are many national scholarships in these databases, many of which we have already accessed and researched. However, if you would like to sign up for these services, below is a list to get started: www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org/scholarships www.scholarships.com Scholarship Scams
Unfortunately, there are some organizations that offer scholarships but are more interested in duping students and their families. Here are some things to look for when trying to determine whether or not a scholarship is a scam.
If you are required to pay money, even if it’s just $5, it is probably a scam. In fact, please report any scholarships you encounter requiring a fee.
If you are told that you will be guaranteed a scholarship, it is probably a scam. No one can guarantee a scholarship except for the sponsors of the scholarship itself.
If you are required to give a credit card number, it is probably a scam.
If you are required to give your social security number, it is probably a scam.
If you are required to give your bank account information, it is probably a scam.
Winning Scholarships
As you probably are already aware, winning scholarships is not an easy process. There is work involved, there’s no two ways about it. However, the reward is well worth it.
Imagine spending an hour or two working on a scholarship and getting a return of $500 or more. Below are some tips on winning scholarships.
1. You will be
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Finding Scholarships
Where do you begin looking for scholarships? Absolutely everywhere! Tell everyone that you know that you are applying for scholarships. Word of mouth is such a powerful tool.
We certainly are not privy to every single scholarship out there – there are thousands.
However, through Family Connection, we are able to give you resources for many and places where you can look for more.
In addition to the resources we have, there are many free scholarship search sites. We must warn you that there are many national scholarships in these databases, many of which we have already accessed and researched. However, if you would like to sign up for these services, below is a list to get started: www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org/scholarships www.scholarships.com Scholarship Scams
Unfortunately, there are some organizations that offer scholarships but are more interested in duping students and their families. Here are some things to look for when trying to determine whether or not a scholarship is a scam.
If you are required to pay money, even if it’s just $5, it is probably a scam. In fact, please report any scholarships you encounter requiring a fee.
If you are told that you will be guaranteed a scholarship, it is probably a scam. No one can guarantee a scholarship except for the sponsors of the scholarship itself.
If you are required to give a credit card number, it is probably a scam.
If you are required to give your social security number, it is probably a scam.
If you are required to give your bank account information, it is probably a scam.
Winning Scholarships
As you probably are already aware, winning scholarships is not an easy process. There is work involved, there’s no two ways about it. However, the reward is well worth it.
Imagine spending an hour or two working on a scholarship and getting a return of $500 or more. Below are some tips on winning scholarships.
1. You will be