I am 13 years old. What can I start doing NOW to get a scholorship for college?

Question

I want to get good scholorships for college. I know that I need to do things NOW for a good FUTURE. What are good things to do to get scholorships?

Answer 1

1. Get the best grades you can
2. Challenge yourself academically, take more than you "have to"
3. Volunteer
4. Get involved in other activities
5. Develop any talents you might have
6. Research and apply for scholarships a little later on down the road at your local public library.

I won 15 scholarships my senior year by RESEARCHING. Good luck!

Answer 2

the best thing you can do is make good grades and take all the advanced classes that you can. if your school offers advanced diploma then that is the route you need to go. when it comes time to apply for scholorships apply to as many as you can because you never know how many you can recive it is up to the school you apply for or the prgrams you apply to that also give out scholorships. if you are going into a certian area such as nursing many hspitals will help with scholorship funding and you have to work for that facility for a length of time after graduating college. but keeping you GPA score hight while you are in school counts alot.and also your school attendence and the activites you participate in school. you can also get scholorhsips from being in band, playing sports etc. there should be somone at your school who can help you with scholorship information where and how to apply and what all you will qualify for.

Answer 3

The most you can do now is deal with the various categories of scholarships. There are athletic scholarships, so get healthy and join sports and do your best. There are academic scholarships, so learn what you can of the fundamentals you will use in all your academic courses: math, writing, scientific thinking, and some of the basic facts of science. It's the fundamental tools you need to get mastered now, including (of course) computers.

If you have any special talent, such as music or art, that could yield a scholarship, too, especially if you look for competitions that give scholarships as prizes.

There are also scholarships given by fraternal organizations, churches and other sorts of membership-type groups. You might check around to see what they have. Often they are for the sons and daughters of their members, but not always. If you have a grandfather or an uncle who is an active member, it's worth your while to ask questions.

Mostly what you need now is to take your academic work seriously, develop what skills and talents you have, and don't try to look too far into the future. Who knows, you might patent the next miracle widget and make enough money to pay for your schooling all by yourself!

Answer 4

My sorority gives scholarship based on the community service a student has done. Clubs and groups at school that do documented community service might be a good way to be eligible for these types of scholarships. Also, go to Fastweb.com (you may be too young right now to actually sign up) but they ask you a thousand questions that if you answer, the website will automatically find aid that is right for you. You can get aid for obscure things such as being the first son of a war veteran or some other very strict criteria.

Answer 5

That is an amazing question for a 13 year old and I wish I would have been bright enough to ask that question.

You know I think the standard thing to say is get good grades and stay in school and I think that is true (blah blah blah) but most important >> enjoy life to the best of your ability. I think that's good advice whether you are 13 or 75. I'm 37 though I still feel about 15!

As far as scholarships -- I've often overheard my coworker say that to obtain an ATHLETIC scholarship, the sport to pick is Track.

Answer 6

Study, study, study..and believe in yourself.School advisors can help and use your computer. Get online and look up the colleges you want to get inot now. Send them a letter on intent and ask their advice for study guidelines and grade requirements. Always ask about the scholorship programs.What will your major be. Find the feild you want to study and write to the major companies that may hire you.Many major corperations have scholorship programs. Chek out your local city and state programs. Contact the local Jaycees and ask what programs they are sponsoring in your area, or if they can put you in contact with someone who can help further your information quest....good luck!

Answer 7

I know this sounds really bizarre, but on top of everything else (getting good grades, community service, etc.) play golf. I knew of thousands of dollars worth of scholorships in my state that weren't given away because one of the main requirement was that the student played golf in high school. The applicant didn't even have to be good at it, just a part of the team, to be eligible.

Answer 8

You should be an entering freshman so now is the time to start. You should join clubs, both social and academic. You should try out for sports teams as that is always a great way to get scholarships. You should keep up your grades as well. Colleges look for the well rounded students. Those who engaged themselves both socially within school to enable them to grow their interpersonal relationships and how to relate to others. They also want to see those who engaged in activities that require drive, setting goals, and discipline such as sports. Also you want to take the harder classes. Don't just slide by with the general requirements, take the college prep or AP classes, take more science, math and foreign language than needed as well. Take writ ting classes, they like that too. This will all help with scholarships b/c they too look for well rounded students; those who can write great essays, those who played sports, those who did something out of the norm, etc.

Answer 9

get good grades, if you can handle the tougher classes then take them but don't over do it and only do extra cirricular activities if you're going to be the president of whatever club you're in unless it has a high profile/smart kids only sort of thing such as the latin club or the beta club
also you can't get a good scholarship if you don't know about it so look up as many as you can you'll be surprised how many are out there for grabs
and finally, know what college you're going to, there are always some scholarships associated with a college

good luck!

Answer 10

The best thing that you can do is study,stay in school and do your best.When the time comes to apply for the scholorships,the #1 thing they will look at is your profile in school which includes grades,attendance,and your ability to succeed.It also helps to have things on your profile such as class president,member of the honor society,perfect attendance,member of a career development team,captain of a team,or anything extra that you could be in.This shows them that you can keep up your grades and still participate in extra events.It also helps to get involved in different organizations such as 4-H,boyscouts,church groups,or any group activity outside of school.

Good luck and best wishes to you and your future