Paying for College can be Overwhelming!
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Watch the presentations below to learn about the various resources available to help with preparing for college, a career or if you plan to go to the military. Additional resources are provided on searching for colleges, writing admissions and scholarship essays, and most importantly - preparing how to pay for your college expenses.
Presentation in ENGLISH
Paying for College Can Be Overwhelming!
Video: Paying for College Can Be Overwhelming!
Presentación en ESPAÑOL
¡Pagar la universidad es estresante!
Video: ¡Pagar la universidad es estresante!
Use the Resource Guide below for links to useful websites on comparing colleges, tuition costs, scholarship and financial aid information:
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RaiseMe Scholarships for High School Students
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Available to all high school students as early as 9TH GRADE
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- getting an A in a course ($100 - $1,000)
- getting a B in a course ($50-$600)
- participating in school clubs or sports ($25 - $250)
- plus much more!
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Additional Scholarship Resources
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The following websites can be used to find additional scholarship opportunities:
Scholarship Alert! June 2020
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Anti-Bullying Leadership Challenge AWARDED QUARTERLY
YOU can help Stand for the Silent and Humanity Rising reach more students and spread the movement by participating in this fundraising initiative. Once you have an anti-bullying service story, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service. To check out samples of other students’ videos, visit our Service Story page.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE JUNE 1
Who Can Apply?
• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)
Scholarship Alert! July 2020
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Anti-Bullying Leadership Challenge AWARDED QUARTERLY
YOU can help Stand for the Silent and Humanity Rising reach more students and spread the movement by participating in this fundraising initiative. Once you have an anti-bullying service story, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service. To check out samples of other students’ videos, visit our Service Story page.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers Academic Scholarship DEADLINE JUL 15
Eligibility Criteria:
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2020 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate).
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SelectBlinds.com College Scholarship DEADLINE JUL 15
The following eligibility requirements must be met in order to be considered for the scholarship:
- Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America or have a valid student visa.
- Must be registered as a student at an accredited high school, college, or university within the United States ONLY.
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Trotter Project Scholarships DEADLINE JUL 15
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must have 2.5 or higher G.P.A. (unweighted)
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Must be a high school senior, incoming, or current college student to qualify for scholarships
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Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry or Hospitality student
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Must submit the following documents:
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Resume highlighting community service, jobs/internships.
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Transcript displaying cumulative G.P.A. weighted/unweighted
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Letter of recommendation from someone who is able to discuss candidate’s academic achievements and/or character
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Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/hospitality and long-term goals. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment and any other positive qualities Videos should not exceed three minutes. *If you experience any difficulties uploading your video, please send it to Program Manager, LaKiesha P. Dunn, at lpdunn@thetrotterproject.org
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COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY- Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a balance/financial need.
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Scholarship Alert! August 2020
Questions?
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Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
High School Counselors: click here.
Go Center Specialists: click here.
Good luck!
