Need money for school? Scholarships are provided by some companies, professional associations, and religious groups to individuals or their family members seeking an education. Searching the internet is a great way to see what might be available to you. Some local libraries even offer free internet usage.
Before starting your search, take a personal inventory and make a list of your personal attributes, academic record, talents, work experience and affiliations. Do the same for your parents – this will help you in your search.
Where to begin your search:
- Your high school guidance office and/or their website.
- The financial planning office at the Ogle School.
- Parent Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through their prior military service, employer, union, trade association, etc.
- Student Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through your previous or current jobs, clubs, ancestry, religion, etc.
- The Internet – There are several great websites specifically designed to assist you in finding scholarships:
- We also suggest you visit www.studentaid.ed.gov or www.finaid.org for more information.
