Scholarships

Students –    Evening of Excellence is Monday, May 17th, 2021.

Most local scholarships are now closed. You can continue to look for scholarships on your own at the websites listed below.

All scholarships are listed BELOW by due date.

Remember to start early –

as some scholarships require financial information, letters of recommendation, or for you to complete the FAFSA.

Watch for deadlines! Does it need to be mailed? Do you need a transcript?

Paper scholarships that are not completed online should be typed if at all possible and neatly printed in black ink where appropriate. On paper applications, print “see attached” on the lines and attach a typed paper to answer the questions.

Do you need a Letter of Recommendation?
When asking someone to write you a letter of recommendation, give the writer PLENTY of time to do your letter justice. Please don’t ask a teacher to write a letter of recommendation without giving them ample time to write it. You may want to fill out a Student Bio to help the writer –

It pays to apply for scholarships.

In the year of 2021, the 33 Seniors and 15 Alumni who were awarded scholarships, received 161 scholarships for a grand total of over $236,635! A little effort goes a long way.

You can visit Jo in the Office for additional information and to ask any questions.

All scholarships should be read carefully and follow the instructions completely.  They are listed by due date and post number.

If a scholarship application is to be turned into the GFW office and it is a non school day – it will be accepted the following school day until 3:00.

*Some scholarships apply to Alumni.

This spreadsheet may help you to quickly identify which scholarships you want to apply for and to identify which scholarships you have already viewed and which are new.

Open the Google Docs Spreadsheet

Scholarships By Month

LOOK FOR YOUR OWN SCHOLARSHIPS ON THESE
Additional Scholarship Websites
(for Juniors & College students too!)

• Information on How to Find Scholarships
• https://uk.edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-women-and-girls
• student scholarships.org
• fastweb
• scholarships.com
• High Five Scholarships
• cappex
• https://thebestschools.org/college-finances/scholarships-women/
• https://study.com/resources/college-scholarships-guide
• colleg express
• legion.org
• reviews.com
• goingmerry.com
• bestcolleges.com-scholarships-and-resources-for-women
• https://universityhq.org/paying-for-college/scholarships/k12/
• https://discoverearlychildhoodedu.org/resources/scholarships/

Parents – A Google Docs Spreadsheet has been shared with all Juniors and Seniors. Ask your students for more information about this spreadsheet. If you have a Google account and would like this Google Sheet shared with you, please Email Jo and it will be shared with you. Everything listed on this spreadsheet is also listed above – either as a link to the foundation’s website, or as a downloadable pdf document to print. All scholarships are listed by the due date.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Many scholarship applications will ask what you do for your community. If you feel you need more volunteer service – check this out.
Looking for volunteer opportunities?

• Go to the United Way Website
• Click on GET CONNECTED
• Register and Search for ways you can support your community

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Questions?

If you are unable to download or pick up an application in the Office,  Email Jo and she will email, or mail you what you need.

If a scholarship is due to the Office, and it is a non-school day for any reason, it will be accepted until the end of the following school day.