2018-19 PCHS Scholarship Information Sandi Ogden Counselor (A - D) - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Sandi Ogden Counselor (A - D) Heather Brown Counselor (M-R)

2018-19 PCHS Scholarship Information

Searching and applying for scholarships

• Apply! You will not receive a scholarship

unless you apply!

• Apply to as many scholarships as possible.
• Make sure you include the most up-to-date

information.

Where to find information

• Scholarship information may be in

announcements, emails, and/or text on classroom Remind (sign up).

• Local scholarship information may be found
• n the PCHS Counselor website.

Finding scholarship information on PCHS website

➢ Go to homepage

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

➢ School: Platte County High School ➢ Counseling Center ➢ Scholarships

Shortcut also available on left side of PCHS homepage

Searching for Scholarships

• PCHS website - local and search engines.
• Your own online research
• Check with parents’/guardians’ employer and

applicable businesses and organizations (banks, insurance agency, churches, alumni associations, etc.).

Merit-Based Scholarships

1. Apply EARLY to the college or university before the deadline. 2. Colleges and universities will make decisions based on merit (ACT/SAT, GPA, etc).* We do not rank at PCHS. 3. Compare benefits and costs. *also check with your prospective college/university for competitive and departmental scholarships (these deadlines typically differ from merit-based awards)

Other expenses to expect in college

• Application fees (vary)
• Books and supplies
• Information/technology fees
• Specialized fees (art, nursing, etc.)
• Transcript request fees
• Direct ACT results fees
• Parking
• Personal expenses

Bright Flight Scholarship

• For students scoring in the top 3% of Missouri students on

ACT or SAT

• Amount can change year to year - depending on state funds
• Eligible students will receive a letter from MDHE
• Bright Flight scholarship may be renewed annually

For more information: MDHE website

A+ Scholarship Program

• A+ will pay tuition at a 2 year college, technical school,
• r trade school in Missouri.
• Must meet all requirements.
• Some 4 year colleges and universities may offer

scholarships in varying amounts even if they do not accept A+ for tuition. For more information and how to qualify, contact Bev Hartland, A+ Coordinator.

Scholarship Application Tips

• Follow all guidelines on the application.
• Type and proofread your applications - have

someone else review it also.

• Pay attention to detail!
• Turn in applications early - do not wait until

the last minute. Deadlines are strictly enforced.

* Pay EXTRA close attention if you are copying and pasting information or an essay - make the information specific to the scholarship to which you are applying.

Scholarship Applications & Essays

• Do not wait until the last minute to write your essays.
• Create a calendar of scholarship deadlines and pace

yourself.

• Store scholarship information and essays in a file,

Drive or on a flash drive.

• Draft a resume to have ready for applications.

Scholarship Resume - What to Include

• School activities, including leadership positions
• Community service or activities
• Weighted or honors courses
• GPA and ACT score (may also be part of application)
• Jobs and/or volunteer work
• Obstacles you have overcome
• Financial need

Letters of Recommendation

• If possible, ask someone relevant to the scholarship for which you are applying.
• If asking for a letter from a counselor, complete the online form.

http://plattecountyschooldistrict.com/domain/1088

• Be punctual and considerate. Always give the recommender at least 2 weeks notice.
• Provide all necessary information that you would like included (can include your

resume).

• Provide stamps and envelopes if needed.
• Thank the recommender.

After receiving a scholarship

• ALWAYS send a thank you note to the organization or

person granting the scholarship.

• Consider thanking them in person or attending a meeting if

appropriate.

• Be aware if you need to provide information in order to

receive funds (class schedule, etc). Make sure you are aware

• f what is needed well ahead of time (do not wait until

college starts in the fall to ask if you have questions)

• Note if the scholarship is renewable and be sure you are

aware of how to request renewal.

QUESTIONS?