Where should I look?
Go online. Take advantage of free online scholarship searches, such as http://www.fastweb.com. Check the CNM Web site for a listing of available scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Search your community. Who might offer scholarships?
- Organizations in your neighborhood
- Organizations who provide awards based on self-identified characteristics (age, heritage, gender, orientation preference, cultural, ethnicity, etc.)
- Your parents' employers
- Talk to department faculty, achievement coaches, and your academic advisor. Professors and academic advisors may know about grant opportunities specific to your area of study. Ask them about private and corporate sponsorships for which you might qualify.
What can I do to prepare?
Make a list. Focus on deadlines. List the scholarships with the earliest deadlines and give them first priority.
Obtain financial information. Most need-based scholarships require family income and tax forms to document financial need. Prepare these forms ahead of time to qualify for scholarships.
Follow the directions carefully. Before jumping right into your scholarship applications, read the rules and regulations. Double-check to make sure you qualify.
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