How to Prepare for Scholarships

Scholarships provide one of the best ways to pay for your college education, as they do not need to be repaid. Easy scholarships are those that are easy to apply for, easy to understand and take little time for application. But, you must know yourself and you often need information at your fingertips for applications. You can pull together the following information and keep it in a file for easy access:

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Standardized test scores
Financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA or PROFILE
Parent’s financial information, including tax returns
One or more letters of recommendation
Proof of eligibility (e.g. membership credentials)
Medical records for student and parents
Military records for student and parents
Job and career proof for student and parents


Next, make a file for each scholarship and contest that you enter, noting the entry deadline and end of contest dates.


When you apply for a scholarship or contest for college funds, be sure to read instructions carefully and follow those instructions to the letter. Make copies of everything you do and don’t leave any items blank. Proofread your entry before you hit the “send” button or before you seal it up to send it off in the regular mail. Finally, get all your applications in early and often (some scholarship funds are offered monthly, and you must reapply each month to be in the running). Make a calendar to note these dates so you don’t forget to enter again.

Your preparation and organization can increase the odds that you might win, especially when competing against people who are not organized.


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