Archive for January, 2008

Scholarships: The Search Begins Now

Searching for scholarships is a time consuming and, sometimes, costly experience that, with the right tools and guidance, can be relatively stress free and efficient. Knowing what sources to use, who to consult and basic strategy techniques can save a lot of unnecessary paperwork and time.

What Do You Need to Do to Prepare for a Scholarship?

The earlier one can prepare for scholarships, the better. Reading scholarship applications and recognizing the qualifications and criteria necessary for many scholarships are a great way to begin preparation, and make for a less stressful senior year in high school. Preparing for scholarships early on in a student’s high school education gives the student the […]

Answering the Question - Tips for Scholarship Essay Writing

The scholarship selection committee has reviewed your grades, checked your SAT score and been satisfied with your extracurricular activities. You’ve passed the first phase of scholarship review. You’ve made it to the essay phase, where your personal paper will be read, one out of hundreds of essays submitted by hundreds of applicants. Will the person […]

The Last Phase of the Scholarship – Interviewing

The interview is the final phase of the review to determine who will be awarded with the scholarship. Anyone making it this far should congratulate themselves on being considered as a great candidate and worthy recipient of the scholarship. The interview allows the scholarship selection committee to meet with the finalists and judge the applicants […]