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Scholarships and Websites Google Docs 10-1-2018 Update SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE 2018-2019 This scholarship guide has been developed by the Green Bay Area Public School Student Services Department to provide students and parents with initial information regarding financial aid procedures and scholarship opportunities. Students who plan to further their education beyond high school are urged to consult their high school counselor or Career Center Coordinator about financial aid. This guide is as up-to-date as possible; however, changes often occur after material is printed. Scholarships are posted online on each school's website. Check for updates often and consult with your counselor or the career center for application information. For some scholarships, financial need is not a criterion; however, generally speaking students seeking financial assistance must meet the following two criteria: 1. Students must have a financial need. 2. Students must have enough academic potential to be reasonably successful at the school of their choice. Many colleges, universities, and technical colleges offer scholarships that are not widely publicized. It would be impossible to list all of the scholarship possibilities for private, public, in-state, and out-of-state institutions. Interested students should contact the Financial Aid Office at the school of their choice for information regarding scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Also check the website of schools you are interested in for further scholarship and financial aid information. Keep in mind that while private schools may cost more than public schools, in many cases the scholarship funds offered may be substantial because the private schools may have large endowment funds from which to draw. The military services are another source of financial assistance for college. Interested students should check the Reserves, ROTC Programs, and the military academies that are now listed in this guide. While counselors are available to provide assistance to students and parents, keep in mind that the final responsibility for securing, completing, and submitting necessary forms in a timely manner rests with the students and parents. We often receive questions from parents and students regarding computerized scholarship search services. Our experience, and that of many others in the financial aid field, is that between the high school counselor and the college financial aid officer, the student can learn about the various kinds of financial aid for which he/she would be eligible, without cost. Because there is often a cost for the computerized search offered by various private organizations, the student and parent must decide if that is of value to them. The Department of Public Instruction wants students, counselors, and administrators to be aware that there is a certain risk in responding to such advertising. The student who does respond may receive little of value in return for a fee sent to scholarship “research” organizations. Students and counselors are urged to be wary of such offers. Keep in mind a scholarship usually costs a stamp and your time. Good luck to all seniors who use this guide in their search for financial aid and to help with decisions beyond high school. Since your senior year will be one of your busiest times, make this search a priority. The Career Center in your high school can familiarize you with the methods they use to share scholarship information. ❖ Visit with the college representatives when they are scheduled for your high school. ❖ Take time to meet with an armed services representative when they visit your high school. ❖ Work with your counselors and teachers for letters of recommendation. TIPS FOR COMPLETING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 1. Read all directions carefully before beginning to complete the applications. Follow the instructions exactly. 2. Never use pencil to complete the application. Either use pen, typewriter, or computer. 3. If you are asked to submit a statement in your own handwriting, be certain that it is legible. 4. Neatness is important. Do not submit an application that has smudges, cross-outs, answers squeezed in corners, etc. Page 2 (updated 10-1-18) 5. Provide complete answers for each question. For example, if you are asked to list extracurricular activities and years in which you participated, provide all of the information. 6. Be certain that you do not have spelling or grammatical errors on your application. Being able to use the English language correctly is an indicator of college potential. 7. Be as specific as possible in answering questions. 8. Give careful thought to answers to essay-type questions. If you are asked "why you want a college education" or "why you need a scholarship", be concise and provide thoughtful reasons as well as creative rather than stock answers. 9. Proofread your application carefully. Have someone else review it also. What you write, and how well you write it, are as important as what you have accomplished. 10. BE CERTAIN TO MEET APPLICATION DEADLINES. 11. Submit all required supporting documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. When asking others to write these letters, give them sufficient time to do a good job, usually about 2 weeks. 12. Apply for a variety of scholarships for which you are eligible. Someone has to win; it may as well be you. 13. Start planning very early in your senior year so that you have plenty of time to meet appropriate deadlines. Check specific deadlines as these change frequently. When part of your application must be completed by your counselor, give him/her sufficient time to do so. Each high school requires a one or two week deadline prior to a scholarship's actual due date. Make sure you know your school's due date requirements. DEADLINES: If you would like your scholarship featured in this scholarship guide, please submit all required information to Brooke Mueller, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, at [email protected] or mail to 200 South Broadway, Green Bay WI 54303. The deadline for inclusion in the printed copy is June 1, submissions received after June 1 will be updated on-line on a monthly basis. Scholarship Deadline Brief Description Website The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants June 14 well as all students currently registered www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm in any accredited post secondary institution. Several scholarship programs are available for AFSCME members and AFSCME Family Scholarship Dec 31 http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships their children. Please navigate to their site for additional information. Page 3 (updated 10-1-18) Apply for a $1,500 agriculture scholarship today...America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by the Montana Fund, is Agriculture Scholarship offering more than $500,000 in www.ffa.org/scholarships February 1 (FFA) scholarships to students in rural communities who are looking to continue their education in an ag-related field of study. Students need not be FFA members to apply. This is a 4-year $10,000 scholarship for students pursuing an agriculture career Agriculture Scholarship April 1 that will benefit our rural Wisconsin https://lutsey.org/ (Thomas H Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship) communities. Application is open between January 1 and April 1. 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