Scholarships
Scholarships at Highline Community College
Highline Science Scholars Scholarship (SSP)
City
University Scholarship Program
Searching for Scholarships
Scholarships area a source of funding that can help you pay for
your education. Unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid.
Scholarship criteria can be based on academic achievement, athletic
or artistic talent, financial need, particular fields of study or
involvement in the community. The scholarship application process is
separate from the application for federal and state financial aid.
www.highline.edu/stuserv/financialaid
www.collegescholarships.org
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.gmsp.org
www.hsf.net
www.scholarships.com
www.salliemaefund.org
www.uncf.org
www.scholarshipjunkies.com
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
www.scholarshippoints.com
www.upromise.com
www.nela.net/resourcesforpartners/finaidoffices_lenders;takeaimscholoarship.aspx
www.wfaa.org/docs/students/scholarships/ethnicawareness.html
Scholarship Search Tips
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Include a self-addressed stamped envelope
when requesting applications or information.
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Read the application carefully. Pay close
attention to instructions and items that are required in order
to process your application.
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Type all application forms, letters, essays,
questionnaires or any other information.
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Proofread all materials. It is always a good
idea to have someone else look over the application and attached
statements.
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Make a copy for your records. Use these
copies to develop a portfolio of materials.
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Search for scholarships year round.
Scholarship deadlines are offered throughout the year.
Avoid Scholarship Scams
No one can guarantee you a scholarship. Tip: If
it sounds to good to be true, it usually is. To find out how to
spot, stop and report a scholarship scam, contact the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) online at
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/ .
Six signs of a
scholarship scam:
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"This scholarship is guaranteed or your
money back." Remember, to good to be true.
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"You can't get this information anywhere
else." There are many free lists of scholarships available.
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"May I have your credit card or bank account
number to hold this scholarship?" Do not give out your credit
card or bank account number on the phone without getting
information in writing first. It may be a set-up to bill your
account.
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"We will do all the work." Dont' be fooled.
There's no way around it - you must apply for scholarships
yourself.
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"The scholarship will cost some money."
Don't pay anyone who claims to be "holding" a scholarship for
you. Free money shouldn't cost a thing.
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"You have been selected by a national
foundation to receive a scholarship - or - "You're a finalist"
in a contest you never entered. Before you send money to apply
for a scholarship, check it out. Make sure the foundation or
program is legitimate.
Last updated:
May 14, 2009
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