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Please visit us online at our new site address:(copy and paste address into
your browser for immediate access).
http://teacherweb.com/nj/hillsidehighschoolmediacenter/mrssallen-williams
Please Note: By clicking on links,ie.(student and teacher links) you will be
leaving this web site, and going to another, entirely independent, web site.
These links are provided as a service; however we take no responsibility for
any of the information presented on any web site. Please be aware of
students' search and possible connection to additional sites outside the
relm of our carefully selected selections. We select kid safe sites that
present information or service considered useful and/or entertaining.
Please note: The internet lists few reference materials specifically for
students. The sites included are mostly .com ( commercial) with some .org
(organization ) and a few .edu (educational) and .gov (government).
Anything with ~ is a personal home page. If you encounter any site that is
selling something, DO NOT enter the advertiser's site, give your name, or
subscribe. If you are home, check with an adult. Remember, you are
responsible for safe and responsible use of sites, please refer to your
internet agreement. Parents should always supervise their child's
activities on the Internet.
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Maximize Your Scholarship Eligibility
You may be eligible for more awards than you think. The secret is to "type"
yourself. Find the maximum number of scholarship opportunities by thinking
about who you are and what you do.
College Major/Field of Interest
If you're in college, start with your major or academic area. Departments
and schools, as well as academic and professional organizations, offer
scholarships for students based on their majors. High school students can
look for awards in subject areas in which they excel or that they're
considering studying in college.
If you're a double major, check under both majors to make sure you're not
missing anything. Also, don't be too specific. For example, if you're an
English major, you can look for scholarships listed
under "English," "literature" or "literary studies" as well as broader
categories like "humanities." If you're majoring in physics, check "physical
sciences" and "science," too.
And don't forget to include what you'll become as well. Whether you want to
be a lawyer, doctor, journalist or teacher, you may find awards to help you
pursue the career of your dreams, regardless of your major.
State of Residence/State of Study
Part of who you are is where you live. Many state governments offer
financial assistance to in-state students. Simply establishing residency,
even just in your first year of school, may qualify you for one of these
awards. Check with both your home state and the state where you attend
college.
Private organizations also offer state-specific scholarships that reward
academic merit and extra-curricular achievements. Some scholarships are also
available for residents of certain counties or cities.
Student Affiliations
Also, think about things you like to do. Start with clubs and organizations.
As a member or officer, you'll qualify for awards sponsored by your club.
Don't stop there. What are your hobbies? Have you trained in any special
skills or sports? Do you attend religious services? Have you worked a part-
time job? All these activities are part of your "type" and can lead to
scholarships.
Ethnic Background
Awards are given to students of certain ethnic or minority groups. For most
of these awards, you don't have to be a full-blooded member of a particular
ethnic group. If your parents are from different ethnic groups, look for
awards for each group. Also look for scholarships targeting students from
broader ethnic categories like "Asian" or "Hispanic."
Disability
A wide variety of students may find that there are awards available to them
because they are physically challenged, learning-disabled or suffer from
long-term illness. Look for scholarships listed under your specific
disability or illness, as well as more general awards for students with
disabilities.
Foreign Students
If you are a citizen of a country other than the U.S., that's part of
your "type" as well. You'll find that some awards are restricted to students
from certain countries, but many more target international students in
general. Look for awards for both categories.
The key to finding scholarships is to think broadly. Do your own personal
inventory and try to figure out how many "types" you fit. FastWeb's profile
page is a good place to come up with additional ideas because the categories
and attributes listed there are tied to scholarships. Keeping an up-to-date
and detailed profile will also ensure that you're notified when FastWeb adds
scholarships you qualify for. Be true to your "type" and you might just find
the scholarships you need.
Visit The Winner's Circle Scholarship Handbook at FastWeb.com for more
expert advice.
Remember to visit our digital libray in Student Links and peruse the wealth
of information and scholarship information provided for your benefit.
A variety of scholarship information may be located toward the bottom of the
page in Student Links.
Also, don't forget to search the COIN college and career program located in
the guidance department and the media center.
Please feel free to see us for any assistance.
Mrs. S. Allen-Williams MA
Educational Media Specialist
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