Will i have a hard time getting scholarships if I don't graduate valedictorian or salutation?

Answer 1

I've sat on the judges panel for some major scholarships, and trust me... it seems like EVERYONE is a val. or sal. The real question is, is your GPA high and have you been a well rounded student? Have you made any long term commitments to clubs, organizations, sports, church, philanthropic & community organizations? Do you have a passion for what it is you are studying? Can you go into a scholarship interview and convince an panel of judges that they would be making a wise investment in you for the long term? Concentrate on showing your dedication and commitment and that will make up for the fact that you are a few tenths behind, trust me.

Answer 2

You should start applying for scholarships long before you know whether or not you're valedictorian or salutatorian. There are 1000's of scholarships to apply for, you don't have to get all free rides. What you should be able to do is write well written essays, and apply starting your Sophomore or Junior year in High school. It's never too late, though, but it'll be an advantage to apply to as many scholarships as you can. $1000 here, and $1000 there will add up pretty quickly, and you may end up with enough to pay for all 4 years of college. I was maybe in the top %20 in my class, but I still managed $12,900 in scholarship money.

Answer 3

well....it really depends...but for the most part YES! There are a few things that get you a scholarship:
having the best GPA and/or SAT/ACT scores along with a mile long list of extracurricular activites/volunteer work
or
if you are part of a minority group
or
if you are super poor

I had a hard time. I was in the top 10% of my class...but not number 1 or anything.....did ok on the ACT and had several extracurricular activities...soo obviously why pick me if #1 is also applying
I am a white girl......why pick my when we have to make up for being mean to soo many minority groups......even if a lot of them do not fit into the stereotypical minorities because they were adopted by well-to-do white folk

my dad makes too much $....my family never offered my money for school...but ALL financial things must go by your families income

oh....if you are irresponsible and have a baby...you also qualify for financial aid from the gov..

Answer 4

No. Just try to graduate in your top 1%. I know many people from high school who got scholarships and weren't valedictorian or salutatorian.

Answer 5

Are either of your parents US Veterans.. had either of them received a Purple Heart.. Yes, there are scholarships for the children of Purple Heart recipients.. Military Order of Purple Hearts - MOPH
Check both your state and national.
Receiving scholarships seems to be based on your grade average..
You may even wish to call the colleges, and see if they any scholarships that they're giving out, and what you may need to do to be eligible.

Answer 6

it depends on a variety of factors, there are scholarships for all sorts of acheivements both curricular and extracurricular and for almost every subset of the population, you should talk to your schools guidance counselor of check out a book on scholarships, do a search on Textbook411.com to see whats available, its a great place to find any book

Answer 7

Dear it's "Salutatorian." If you are graduating in 2007, it's time to put in for scholarships now. Good luck.

Answer 8

Being val or sal is a great honor but if you don't graduate either you can still find plenty scholarships

Answer 9

they have scholarships for many things, not just for whether or not you're a valedictorian. try to do lots of extracurricular things.

Answer 10

Hey, make the best grades you can and start early in applying for scholarships.