- Know where to look: institutional and private scholarships.
- Contact the financial aid office and high school guidance counselor for more information.
- Search online portals for local, state, national and international scholarships.
- Look for scholarships based on academic excellence, athleticism, financial need, service, and special associations.
Preparing your scholarship application
- Review and meet the requirements of each scholarship.
- Verify that you qualify based on academic, athletic, financial, or character-based criteria.
- Understand the application process and required documents.
- Be aware of the deadlines and submit the application on time.
- Complete the application form accurately and provide the additional information requested.
After submitting your scholarship application
- Note the waiting period, which varies depending on the exchange.
- Scholarship sponsors will contact selected winners; no response indicates non-selection.
- Notify the sponsor of any change in contact information.
- Formally accept the scholarship offer if awarded.
- Fulfill all the obligations described by the exchange.