Does anyone know where I can find scholarship opportunities? (the internet searches I've done are no help.)

Question

I'm towards the end of my junior year in high school and I've begun to look at colleges, but money is an issue. My parents want me to attend Lorain Community College because that's where they can afford to send me, but I really want to go some place far away from home and live on my own and I need to find scholarship opportunities. The sooner the better. I have been told by many of my teachers that I have a gift for writing so I've been looking for essay contests to enter to win scholarships, but I haven't been able to find any contests yet. If anyone has ANY suggestions or knows where I can find scholarships or essay contests please let me know. Thanx

Answer 1

Your parents mean well even though it may not seem it right now. They are worried about you graduating with a ton of student loan debt which could cause problems after you have graduated from college. It is pretty expensive to go away to college and live there considering housing costs, meal plans, transportation, and more. Just because you attend the community college, it does not mean you could not go away to a college or university after you get your associates degree. The best approach is utilizing several different approaches to locating scholarships for college. I will include some free resources to locate money for college.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, the high school guidance office has a list of local scholarships and state scholarships & grants.

Fourth, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.

Fifth, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.

Sixth, study and practice for the SAT or ACT tests. It can help bring merit scholarships from the college itself.

Seventh, states do offer grant and scholarships for students with excellent grades. Search Google.com and Yahoo.com for these grants and scholarships with your state's name.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Go to your public library. There are books that are published with all kinds of scholarship info. The librarian should be able to help you. You will probably not be able to check them out, so be prepared to make photocopies or notes and to spend some time there. Also, sometimes schools have their own scholarships. If you know what school you are interested in, contact their financial aid department and explain the situation and that you would like some help. They will be happy to help you. Remember also to fill out any financial aid forms and send in as early as you can. Sometimes there are other scholarships that you would be eligible for, but you might miss a deadline if the other paperwork wasn't in on time. I also recall being told that if you send paperwork like the fafsa in later, that the money in the budget can be less and can affect what you receive. Not sure if that one is still true or not. Also, if you get any promises of any money, make sure it is in writing and keep copies. In fact, that is good for anything you do while in school - always keep your own records. Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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