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5 Tips for Finding Scholarships

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5 Tips for Finding Scholarships
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Many high school seniors have a hard time searching for scholarships. This can become frustrating because scholarships are so important for students wishing to go to college. Honestly, college is really expensive, and it is hard on families to pay in full for their kids to go. To save yourself from this burden, I have listed essential five tips below for anyone hunting for scholarships.


1. Talk to your high school counselor.

The best people for scholarship information at high schools are usually the counselors. Do not be afraid to talk to your counselors. They are there for you, and they want to see your succeed.


2. Look on the internet for scholarship search engines.

Scholarship search engines can be extremely helpful. They ask for some information about you such as your grade level and intended major, and then they find scholarships that fit you. Take advantage of these useful tools.


3. Look up external organizations.

There are many organizations out there who want to support students. The best place to find them is the internet. Look up organizations that you are familiar with, and they might offer scholarships. Some employers even offer special scholarships for their employees.


4. Look on your college of choice's website.

Most colleges offer scholarships for their students. Look up your college of choice's website and research the requirements for their scholarships. Many of them involve test scores, GPA, financial need, and extracurricular activities. There are even some based on your major and leadership skills. Just keep looking until you find one that fits you.


5. Contact your college of choice's counselors.

If you are having problems on your preferred college's website, call or email the counselors. Sometimes they know about scholarships that might not be listed. Once again, do not be shy. They love to help prospective students.

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