Hermanas Unidas Scholarship will be due on May 22, 2014. Applications will be available May 8th to all hermanas interested in applying. Please make sure you submit your packet by the deadline- May 22, 2014 @5pm. You can hand deliver your packet to Academic Chair Michelle Blas during her Study Hall hours. Best of Luck!
Remember to be safe when using online resources and applying to scholarships online. If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. If you have to pay to apply to a scholarship, don't do it. If it says first come, first serve, you should not apply unless it means that applicants must meet a deadline. Other things to keep in mind:
Watch out for websites that tell you:
Some Tips when applying for Scholarships:
Watch out for websites that tell you:
- "You're a finalist!" or "You've won!" a contest or scholarship you never entered. Be careful, especially if they ask you for a credit card or bank account number to hold your "winnings." Don't believe it. You must apply for scholarships first to receive them.
- "Millions of dollars go unclaimed." Legitimate scholarship awards are predetermined. Sponsors work very hard to find the most qualified applicants.
- "It's guaranteed!" Scholarship searches can guarantee search results. They can't guarantee you the scholarship money.
Some Tips when applying for Scholarships:
- Stay organized. Make sure you meet any and all deadlines. Make sure to make copies of everything you turn in. If you are mailing stuff in make sure to get it registered and certified at the post office.
- Be honest. Don't lie about your grades, memberships, skills, or qualifications. It is better to focus on the scholarships for which you are eligible than to waste your time on scholarships that aren't for you, or scholarships that will be taken away from you when the truth surfaces.
- Follow instructions carefully. Some scholarships require you to write an essay; others may want letters of recommendation. Send in what is requested and proofread everything. Typos and missing materials can and most likely will cost you scholarships.
Here is a list of scholarships, and the requirements needed to apply. Some are on campus scholarships others are off campus. Don't hesitate to apply to all of the ones you qualify. Because the more you apply the better the chances are that you will receive one. Good Luck girls and don't forget to reread and revise! Feel free to send me your essays if you want me to look over them and make some comments!
*With the AmeriCorps you earn a 'scholarship' at the end of your service. So not only will you be getting paid for working with them but you will get a bonus because you are enrolled in college, the 'scholarship' can cover loans.
Sites where you can search for Scholarships:
Other Scholarships accepting applications: