If you needed $500, $1000 or more, who would be able to give it to you? Would they be able to give you money several times a year for each semester

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2 If you needed $500, $1000 or more, who would be able to give it to you? Would they be able to give you money several times a year for each semester of college? If your answer is NO then you will need to apply for Financial Aid and scholarships RIGHT NOW!!!

3 A person or organization gives you money for something you've done or can do, such as getting top grades, being a stand-out athlete or showing exceptional leadership in the community. It s FREE college money. It s usually an application PLUS an essay, a project or a video presentation, etc. All scholarships are different. Applying doesn't cost you anything except the price of postage and a few hours of work. As long as you meet the qualifications, you should apply for as many scholarships and grants as you can.

4 Merit-based: Based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic or other abilities, and often factors in an applicant's extracurricular activities and community service record. Need-based: Offered solely on the basis of financial need. You don't have to be the best student in the class. Student-specific: Qualify by gender, race, religion, family/medical history or other student-specific factors. Career-specific: Geared toward students who plan to pursue a specific field of study. College-specific: College-specific scholarships are offered by individual colleges to highly qualified applicants.

5 Be Thorough Apply to all scholarships for which you meet the criteria. Watch Deadlines Applications submitted after deadlines will not be accepted. Carefully Read Required Qualifications Make sure you meet ALL of the requirements of the scholarship. Write Appropriate Essays Some essays are topic specific. Make sure you answer the question. ALWAYS proofread your essay!! Stay Positive Don t assume someone else will win the scholarship.

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8 We Will Discuss: National Scholarship Search General Scholarships Local Scholarships

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10 Complete a profile form. Answer the questions as best you can. You may not have an answer for all of the questions.

11 Page 2 of 3 The more specific you are the better your scholarship results will be.

12 Page 3 of 3 It is not required to write your address to get a list of scholarships that apply to you. If you write your address, you may receive mailings from Sallie Mae based on your interests.

13 If you check the boxes on the right you can add scholarships you like to your favorites or throw them in the trash. Look at due dates Look at amount Click Edit Profile to change answers you provided or to start over Click on the hourglass

14 When you click on the hourglass, you can see: 1. Information about the scholarship 2. A link that will take you directly to the website so you can apply 3. You can check off your next step 4. From here you can also send it to your favorites or send it to the trash if you don t plan to apply

15 Other National Scholarship Search Engines US Department of Labor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund: United Negro College Fund: Women Engineers:

16 Avoid Scholarship Scams! Federal Trade Commission: The FTC cautions students to look for these tell-tale lines: The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back." "You can't get this information anywhere else." We need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship." "We'll do all the work. You just pay a processing fee." "The scholarship will cost some money." "You've been selected" by a "national foundation" to receive a scholarship or "You're a finalist" in a contest you never entered.

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21 Local Scholarships Who gets your application? Check each individual application. Some must be mailed and some get returned to NHS Guidance, Mrs. Augello. Check due date postmark date vs. hand-in date. Make sure it is COMPLETE!!

22 Local Scholarships Scholarships are also listed on the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office. They are listed in order of Due Date. A list of current local scholarships is also available on under Guidance on the Scholarship and Financial Information page. Students must log into Naviance to obtain each scholarship application.

23 Newton High School Common Application for Scholarships ONE application for these 11 scholarships. The criteria for each scholarship is different. Application must be COMPLETE. The google form cover page MUST be submitted electronically. The deadline is March 31 st. Newton Public School Leadership Fund Scholarship Eva Rodimer Scholarship Franklin Mutual Insurance Scholarship Jonathan Robertozzi Memorial Scholarship Lakeland Bank Scholarship Newton Elks Club Trust Scholarship Ronetco/Shop Rite Scholarship Sussex Bank Scholarship Thomas Babbitt Memorial Scholarship Thomas and Marie Taylor Memorial Scholarship Mountain Broadcasting Corporation Scholarship

24 Newton High School Common Application for Scholarships This is the google form describing each scholarship. It was ed to the seniors on December 9 th. It must be submitted electronically by March 31 st.

25 Newton High School Common Application for Scholarships

26 NHS Common Application for Scholarships

27 Senior Awards Night: June 8 th at 7 pm SCCC Performing Arts Building Invitations will be sent to families as we are notified of award winners.

28 Thank you for coming and good luck!! This presentation can be found on under Guidance on the Scholarships and Financial Information page.