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Written by Portal Beasiswa
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Five Tips on
How to Win a Scholarship
Step One: Be Proactive
Review scholarship applications and requirements and apply only to those in
which you meet the requirements. Develop a time line on each scholarship and
make notes on what items will be needed for each application. Search for as many
scholarship resources as possible. Resources may include local non-profile
community organizations, employers and college campuses.
Step Two: Be Organized
Request several sealed transcripts and make several copies of your resume and
recommendation letters. Make sure all documents are clean and easy to read.
Step Three: Be Prepared
Complete all required steps in the application process including completion of
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. In order to complete
this FAFSA you’ll need your social security number, most recent year’s tax
forms, or end of year pay stubs, W-2 forms and records of the recent year’s
untaxed income, such as child support or Social Services, Social Security and
the Veterans Administration.
Step Four: Be Careful
Realizing the potential of possible scams, avoid using scholarship/financial
search organizations that make guarantees of receiving a scholarship. There is
no such thing as a guaranteed scholarship. Don't procrastinate: Meet all
application deadlines and make sure you complete all required steps. Most
scholarship organizations attribute incomplete applications as the primary
reason why students do not meet eligibility requirements.
Step Five: Be Positive and Patient
Once you carefully read eligibility criteria and complete all the necessary
paperwork and submit items requested, your chances of winning a scholarship are
greater than those who never even apply. Remain positive and await a response.
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