Local Scholarships

General Instructions

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What is Dollars for Scholars?

• St. Louis Park Dollars for Scholars, affiliated with Scholarship America, is a volunteer, community based organization committed to raising scholarships funds for St Louis Park High School seniors. It is a locally operated and supported, non-profit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation and has been in existence since 1995.

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• Over $150,000 awarded last spring!

Who can apply?

• All seniors are eligible to apply.

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• Scholarships are awards are based on many factors:
• Financial need
• Academic achievement
• Post secondary or career interest
• Volunteerism
• Sports affiliation

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Application Process

• www.stlouispark.dollarsforscholars.org
• Click on ‘Students & Parents’ tab to start your profile.

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• If you follow the instruction sheet you will have no problems. Please take time to READ and FOLLOW the directions.

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• You must complete all required items to be eligible for a scholarship.

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Due Date:

• Completed Scholarship applications are due by:

Monday, March 10th @ 3:30

NO EXCEPTIONS

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• Encourage you to start early – and meet required deadlines. You cannot finish this at the last minute – you need a reference – send this ASAP so the person recommending you has time to respond.

Instruction Sheet

Instructional Powerpoint

• A full instructional PPT is available on the website.

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• The next couple slides highlight a few specific things to be aware of when completing the application.

Creating Your Profile

Find our School

Student Profile –

Please use a non-school email address.

Check your email-set a password

Complete each Profile Bar According to directions on backside

Goals Essay: Required Essay for all students to complete

*Unusual circumstances essay is optional.

Student Profile: Transcripts & References

• No Transcript required.

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• A Reference is required.

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• We do not require financial information.

Scholarship Matches- Applying for Scholarships

Essay Question - required

Answer Eligibility Questions

Verify Eligibility

Verify Eligibility

• Some Scholarships may require additional essays and/or references. Please fill them out to considered for those specific scholarships.

Remember to click ‘Apply’!

• Do this for any scholarship you are eligible for!

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Questions?

• Barb Nelson

Counselor & Scholarship Coordinator

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• 952-928-6131

• nelson.barbara@slpschools.org

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• Email me directly with any questions.