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ALL THINGS SCHOLARSHIPS

ALL THINGS SCHOLARSHIPS. Students helping students achieve scholarship success. A Unique Resource For Students Statewide. 80% of scholarship seekers recommend theWashBoard.org to their friends. 200 different scholarship providers registered

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ALL THINGS SCHOLARSHIPS

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  1. ALL THINGS SCHOLARSHIPS Students helping students achieve scholarship success

  2. A Unique Resource For Students Statewide • 80% of scholarship seekers recommend theWashBoard.org to their friends. • 200 different scholarship providers registered • Over $28 million in available scholarships for 2012-13 • Only 21% required a GPA higher than 3.0 • 60% were not based on financial need • 31% of scholarships listed were renewable

  3. Insider’s Guide to Scholarships • Connects students with recent scholarship recipients to personalize the scholarship application process • Essay feedback, scholarship tips and articles, and more! • Students/recent graduates • Applied to many scholarships • Received many scholarships

  4. Tips to Help You Find Scholarships Brainstorm and organize -- Write down all your accomplishments and activities. In addition to school, include community, religious, and family activities. Start early & look constantly. One day isn’t enough. Apply each and every year. Local scholarships tend to have smaller applications pools, so apply for all local opportunities, but don’t forget to apply for national scholarships that fit you too.

  5. Tips Cont’d • You can reuse scholarship essays, but tailor each application to match the questions asked. • Read the fine print and follow all directions and deadlines. • REMEMBER: Scholarships aren’t just for jocks, smarty-pants, or low-income kids. • DON’T PAY ANYONE to help you find free money!

  6. Want to Learn More? Follow Us! [Insert name of Social Media].com/TheWashBoardOrg www.ScholarshipJunkies.com Need help? Email info@theWashBoard.org| Call 1-888-535-0747 Ext. #8

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