A search for scholarship money off-campus
is much more comprehensive and time-consuming than the on-campus
search for scholarships, but the rewards may well be worth the
effort. As in any search effort, it is important to cover the
widest area in the least amount of time, and there are a number
of ways to accomplish this:
1. Develop
a form letter in which you make a request for scholarship
applications. This will save a tremendous amount of time and
helps avoid duplicating your efforts.
2. Compile
a list of possible donors and then seek to contact them. This
may include personal and professional affiliations, such as
business organizations or places of employment, churches or
religious affiliations, alumnus and fraternal organizations,
and academic societies.
3. Utilize
local resources to find out more information on scholarships
and grants. Local libraries contain a wealth of FREE! information
for locating scholarship resources, just look for the reference
section or ask the librarian for help. High school guidance
counselors and financial aid counselors can also be very helpful
in providing assistance.
Don't forget Your High School probably provides
a FREE! list of current scholarships available through outside
resources. Students may view the FREE! list at their High
School by contacting their counselor!
4. Attend college
fairs and workshops.Many colleges and universities specifically
target these events to recruit talented students and this
is an opportunity to market your abilities to succeed and
see what schools have to offer.
5. Surf the
Internet. Many colleges and universities now have information
about scholarships online, with interesting links to other
sites. Click here to get you started.
