Tips on Finding and Receiving Scholarships 

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​Fastweb—helpful in finding scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/the-12-tips-on-winning-a-scholarship
 
Questbridge—Connecting low income students with scholarships
http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here
 
Student Scholarship Search—Matches scholarships with student
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/tips/
 
US News—News agency
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/twice-the-college-advice/2012/10/02/how-parents-and-students-can-find-college-scholarships
 
Campus Explorer—Free service that helps students find colleges that match their interests
http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/8E6479A9/12-Essential-Scholarship-Tips-for-Students/

Scavenger Hunt

1. Where should you look for scholarships?
2. What are two ways to stay organized with deadlines for scholarships?
3. Emily is a high school senior who has excellent grades, wants to attend college, and her paretns are willing and able to help her financially. Should she try to utilize the services of Questbridge? Yes or no?
4. For every 100 scholarships you find that may be of interest to you, about how many does one qualify and apply for?
   1. 1
   2. 5
   3. 10
   4. 20
5. List seven areas to consider in thinking about what scholarships to apply for.
6. Have your parents check for any scholarships at ________________, as the offspring of an employee may be eligible for scholarships.
7. Parents should NOT check at their university for alumni scholarships, because schools will not give scholarships to children of alumni. True or False?
8. Who are some people to ask for letters of recommendation?
9. How might you use copies of completed applications?
10. True or false: The only time you need to worry about searching for scholarships is during the spring of senior year.