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Scholarships 101

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SCHOLARSHIPS

• Write a GREAT essay
• Make it personal
• Resume
• Proofread
• Research online
• Embassy
• FREE MONEY
• Usually awarded based on:
• Academic achievements
• Interests & career plans
• Ethnicity, family background
• And/or financial need

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IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• Uh.edu/scholarships
• www.finaid.org
• www.studentaid.gov
• Studentscholarships.org
• www.fastweb.com
• www.mappingyourfuture.org
• www.collegeboard.org
• www.planforcollege.com
• www.cafecollegehouston.org
• 1050 Quitman, 77009
• Will help you on Saturdays with essays!

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOU!

• https://www.wdc.com/about-wd/philanthropy/scholarship.html
• https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-

major/science-scholarships/ans-undergraduate-scholarship/

• http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/
• https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-

major/science-scholarships/exxonmobil-bernard-harris-math-and-science-scholarships/

• https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-trending-

now/platt-family-scholarship-prize-essay-contest/

• http://web.aacei.org/resources/career-mentoring-center/scholarships
• Healthcare:
• https://www.gallagherstudent.com/scholarship/application/
• Engineering:
• https://www.engineergirl.org/10209.aspx
• Accounting, Business, finance, criminal justice:
• http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx

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QUESTIONS?

Chandra Gonzalez Assistant Director, Scholarships & Financial Aid cngonzalez4@uh.edu