Introduction
I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who didn’t want to go to college and the problem is, many of us don’t have the resources or money to make that dream a reality, but there are ways around this.
Scholarships are available for just about everybody even if you’re not studying something traditional like sciences or math and they can cover everything from tuition costs to textbooks and supplies.
Get Organized
- Create a spreadsheet that tracks all the scholarship deadlines and requirements, so you can see at a glance which ones you need to submit by when, and whether or not those applications have been submitted yet. This will also help prevent any mistakes from happening in the future
- Remember that some scholarships require essays, while others do not; many require letters of recommendation from teachers or other adults who know you well like coaches
- Make sure that these individuals have plenty of notice about when their letters are due so that they aren’t scrambling at the last minute trying to write something good enough for submission
Know Your Deadlines
Well, in Marty Nothstein scholarship funding, it’s more like the early applicant gets funded and the sooner you apply and get your application submitted, the more time you’ll have to make revisions if necessary. If you miss a deadline because of procrastination or other reasons like being sick, then you could miss out on an opportunity to apply again next year or even ever again.
- Showcase your strengths and be specific about what you want to study
- Don’t be afraid to apply for scholarships you think you might not win
- Include a resume in your application packet, even if it’s not required by the scholarship sponsor
Communicate With Schools And Organizations
- Keep in mind that it’s not just about applying for Marty Nothstein scholarships, it’s also about communicating with the schools and organizations that offer them and once you’ve applied, don’t stop there
- Be sure to stay in touch with your financial aid advisor throughout the year so he or she can help keep track of deadlines and apply for new scholarships as they become available and there are always more
- Contact schools directly by phone or email if you have any questions about their financial aid policies or procedures.
If they don’t offer any scholarships themselves, ask if there are any local organizations affiliated with them who might offer scholarships for students interested in attending their school.
Keep In Touch With Your Financial Aid Advisor
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Get a heads up on your application procedure
- Keep in touch with your financial aid advisor throughout the year, not just during the application process
- It’s important to stay organized and know all of your options
Conclusion
Connecting with the right people and knowing what to say is the key to winning scholarship funding and you can’t just submit an application and hope for the best; you need to put in some work beforehand by doing research on organizations that offer scholarships and contacting them directly if necessary.
But once you’ve figured out who might give you money for school or how much they might give, then it’s time to make sure that they know why they should choose you.
