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Applying for a Scholarship

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“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” - Wayne Gretzky

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Two main types of scholarships:�

  • Merit based awards: awarded for individual

achievement, ability, or potential.�

  • Need based awards: given based on financial need.

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Scholarships look good on your resume, and can open up opportunities for networking, and (bonus!) can help you pay for school!

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There are scholarships (even random ones) that go unallocated, because NO ONE applied for them!

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Top myths about scholarships:

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  1. Only high school seniors can apply for scholarships.

Students can apply and receive scholarships at any time during college.

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  • Only straight A students win scholarships.

Merit scholarships are awarded for all kinds of talents and interests, not just grades. There may be a minimum GPA, but many other factors are important.

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  • I’m not an athlete, so I won’t win any money.

Although there are many scholarships for athletes, there are even more offered for other reasons. Check with churches, workplaces, clubs, etc. to see what may be available.

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  • Searching/applying for scholarships is too much work.

Staff can answer questions and get you connected to the right resources—on campus and beyond. One great resource is FastWeb.com. You can create a profile, and it will match you with opportunities specific to your criteria.