Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Fastweb


This is a great website to explore if you are looking for different scholarships that could be available to you. This website is free and easy to navigate. It includes scholarships, internships, student resources, part time jobs, and even financial aid tips.  All you need to do is create a profile and download the app to get frequent notifications of new scholarship matches for you.  Just remember not to share personal information besides your name and email. 
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

Friday, September 13, 2019

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Application deadline is: October 25,2020

If determination, integrity and courage describe you- you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2020 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
  • Be a United States citizen
To apply visit: 

Welcome back!

Welcome back to the 2019-20 school year! Hopefully you will find this blog helpful as you get accepted to colleges and begin to decide how you will pay for college. Scholarships will be posted regularly, but will speed up after the new year. Favorite this website on your phone so you can regularly look. Stop by Guidance with any questions! Happy hunting!