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4 Declaring a major early may increase your chances of getting a scholarship. Foundation office is Room TRiO Office is Room Disability: Gilman International Scholarship Program; S-STEM Program (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Preference given to qualified biology and chemistry majors (other STEM majors should still apply) $1600/semester; renewable up to four semesters Deadline for next fall is April 1, See Angie Ghrist (Room 2415) for applications materials 4

org/gilman S-STEM Program (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Preference given to qualified biology

5 Other online resources: (Hispanic Scholarship Fund)

net (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) www.schoolsoup.com www.

6 First Year: Leaders of Promise, National Dean s List, Coca-Cola Second Year: All USA, Guistwhite, New Century Scholars, Jack Kent Cooke, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Transfer: Central College, Clarke College, Coe College, Cornell College, Drake University, Grand View College, Grinnell College, Iowa State University, Iowa Wesleyan College, Loras College, Luther College, Mount Mercy College, Simpson College, University of Dubuque, University of Northern Iowa, Upper Iowa University, Wartburg College 6

University, Grand View College, Grinnell College, Iowa State University, Iowa Wesleyan College, Loras College, Luther

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8 The Fall 2008 Winning Scholarships speaker, Maria Johnson, found that she qualified for these scholarships at Western Illinois University: Trustee Scholarship-Community College Cumulative GPA 3.75 or higher Awarded tuition, fees, room & board Pearle LeCompte Memorial Scholarship 3.0 GPA Theater or Dance Major $2,000 annually/ renewable Foreign Language & Literature Western Opportunity Scholarship $500-$1,000 per year Marigale Murray Briggs Memorial Scholarship Female undergraduate Business major $1,000 annually 8

75 or higher Awarded tuition, fees, room & board Pearle LeCompte Memorial Scholarship 3.

9 The Spring 2009 Winning Scholarships speaker, KJ Rebarcak, found that she qualified for these scholarships at Iowa State University: Phi Theta Kappa: Fifty $1,000 scholarships renewable for 2 years Ada Hayden Scholars Program: Science, technology, or math majors; minimum GPA of 2.8; $1,000 Charles T. Wright Scholarship: Math, physical or computer sciences, or engineering majors; $1,000 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarship One application covers all scholarships. 70 types of scholarships available, dealing with leadership, academic achievement, and financial need. KJ has already won a $2000 scholarship for Fall 2009 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Transfer Scholarships; qty. four; one application covers all four Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Scholarship $5200/yr. public, $7600/yr. private Students must be juniors in the fall of the year applied for Can be renewed for senior year 9

Wright Scholarship: Math, physical or computer sciences, or engineering majors; $1,000 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarship One application covers all scholarships.

10 Another paper first, then transfer info to application: Less mistakes, no whiteout. Essays provide meat of application; theme-based or resume-based? Recommendations: Need-based, merit-based, or community-based? Biographical Info: Leave no lines blank unless specifically instructed. If it says optional, include it anyway! Proofread: Also neat and legible. 10

Recommendations: Need-based, merit-based, or community-based?

11 Think before you write: Brainstorm first; create an outline. Stand Out: Yours is one of hundreds make it memorable. Show, don t tell: Stories and examples demonstrate your point Develop a theme: Sums up impression you want to make. Write about experiences that develop that theme. Write for your audience Essay must fit interests and requirements of each scholarship organization. Can write one template and tweak it. Word count: Example: 500 words or less--do not go too low , or over 525. Get as close to 500 as you can. Neat and legible: Also follow guidelines for font type/size, margins, one- or two-sided, etc. Proofread: Check spelling/grammar; let others read it; don t trust spell-check! 11

Write for your audience Essay must fit interests and requirements of each scholarship organization. Can write one template and tweak it.

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15 Networking comes in handy! Get more names than needed; then you can choose. 15

16 Brief informational page Background about yourself (copy of essay works) Information about the scholarship (printouts) Should letter be sent to the college or returned to you? Give references as much time as possible. 16

scholarship (printouts) Should letter be sent to the

17 Scholarship due date: Most due the semester before the one for which they are awarded. Deadlines: References need adequate time Leave time for follow-up to make sure application is completed on time. Two weeks is good buffer zone. 17

18 References for taking the time to write your reference. Donor for their generosity and support Committee for taking the time to review your application 18

19 Accessible education is the cornerstone of the Scott Community College mission. A scholarship is more than financial aid - it may determine whether a student can attend college. 19

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University Transfer Scholarships

University Transfer Scholarships Institution Selection Criteria Total Value Renewal Outstanding Transfer Transfer s Minimum 24 transferable hours to include: - 3.5 cumulative transfer GPA - Completion of 3 hours of Math ( College Algebra