SCHOLARSHIPS
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Scholarships are offered throughout the year by various universities, organizations, and industries. The Counseling Office publishes regularly updated lists of all the available scholarships and their registration deadlines. This information is available in the Career Center, Senior Resource, and on this website.
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In September, obtain applications to the colleges to which you intend to apply. A listing of all scholarships and the needed forms are available in the Career Center.
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Complete your college applications early in your senior year. Type all essays and activities lists. Your application should make a positive impression. You may have the essays proofread in the Career Center.
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Submit completed college and scholarship applications to the counseling office for official transcripts, processing, and mailing. Bring in a check/money order for the application fee. We will document the date of submission and the mailing date
Many organizations contact GCHS with information about scholarships. All scholarships are listed online via Naviance.
On the Naviance home page, click on the “Colleges” tab and scroll down to the section called “Scholarships and Money.” Click on “Scholarship List”. You can search this list by category to find local scholarships you may be eligible for. Be sure to check back regularly as new scholarships are added often. You can also click on “National Scholarship Search” to complete a broader search.
Some scholarship applications are as easy as filling out a response card or online form, however be aware that typically you will then be added to some type of mailing list.
Other websites that may help you in your search are:
www.college-scholarships.com This site has a listing of online scholarship search sites. www.fastweb.com
www.meritaid.com (merit-based scholarships only)
www.collegefund.org (for Native American students)
www.hsf.net (for Hispanic students)
www.latinocollegedollars.com (for Hispanic students)
www.christianconnector.com (for Christian college scholarships)
Scholarships to Help International Students Afford U.S. Colleges
“No Essay” College Scholarship
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Scholarship America Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.org/financial-aid/
www.nextstepu.com - enter the Win Free Tuition scholarship giveaway. Up to $10,000 is given each year to pay for one year of college tuition. x
www.careersandcolleges.com/- enter to win a $10,000 scholarship by random drawing, x
www.ecampustours.com – enter their $1,000 scholarship giveaway. For an online list of merit based scholarships -
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml
Check the other scholarship links below:
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