Transcript Scholarships - Chelmsford Public Schools

Chelmsford High School
Guidance Department
presents
$cholarships
what they are and
how to get them
What are $cholarships?
• Free Money!
• Also called “Grants” or
“Awards”
Types of $cholarships
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National
Regional
State
Local
School
Not just for Einstein's
There are many different kinds of
$cholarships…
Financial – Need Based
Academic – Merit Based
Talent:
Other:
Athletic
Musical
Artistic
Etc.
Community Service
Leadership
Overcoming Adversity
Students with Disabilities
Specific/Quirky/Misc.
Can’t judge a book by it’s cover
Don’t assume that it’s not for you
•Read Eligibility Requirements
•Don’t Exclude Yourself By Title
•Examples
How/Where Do I Find $cholarships?
Start Right here at CHS!!
• Naviance
• CHS Website
• Guidance Offices
• Learning Commons
• Daily Bulletin
CHS Website and Naviance
= www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us
National, State, Regional and Local
Scholarship Application/Links
• Link to web based applications
• Scholarship Descriptions
Where else can I find $cholarships?
Employers:
• Check with your own employers
• Check with your parents’/guardians’
employers
• Union specific
Colleges:
•Institutional Forms
•Check on specifics
$cholarship Search Engines
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.mefa.org/collegebound
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
www.tericollegeplanning.org
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.findtuition.com
www.collegeweeklive.com
CHS Alumni $cholarships
>80 available Scholarships included in one
application packet
Individual eligibility criteria and application
requirements
Due:
January 10th, 2014 – this Friday!
(Application must be completed online by
January 10th. Transcripts must be requested
through Naviance no later than January 10th.
Put in “CHS Alumni Association” as
recipient.)
Town of Chelmsford $cholarship
Need Based
1 Application Form eligible for 60 private funds
Due: March 14, 2014
(CHS senior pkgs. to Main Office for processing)
*Must also file CSS Profile Form through
College Board by February 11th
Use code 3905
Town of Chelmsford $cholarship
Interview Process:
All seniors are interviewed by the Selection Committee
You have one chance to make a positive impression
-Be prompt
-Dress appropriately
-Be prepared with necessary paperwork
Previous years
>50 awards totaling over
$60,000 awarded!!
Over half who applied, received a scholarship.
!!Warnings!!
Don’t pay money to find money!
•Scam Alerts: Federal Warning Website –
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
•Watch Out For Inaccurate FAFSA site
correct one = www.fafsa.ed.gov
(Free help to complete it at FAFSA DAY MASSACHUSETTS
See www.FAFSADAY.org for dates and locations.)
•Be aware scholarships may impact financial aid
Procedures
Scholarship applications require transcripts
•All requests must be made in Naviance
•Scholarship Drop Down
•Due Date
•Specific Scholarship Name
• Be aware of deadlines; you MUST request
all transcripts at least 10 days in advance
Naviance ~ Requesting
Transcripts For Scholarships
• Go to the Colleges tab in Naviance.
• On the left column, under resources, click on transcripts.
• Under transcripts, click on the 2nd line: Request
transcripts for scholarships or athletics.
• On the form, the following are required:
• Reason: from the drop down box, click Scholarship
• Due date: fill in the scholarship deadline.
• Recipient: fill in the NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP (not
your name or CHS Main Office, …)
• At bottom of page, click on Add Transcript Requests
NAVIANCE
Final Thoughts
•Stay organized
•Communicate concerning recommendation
letters
•Make copies
•Adhere to deadlines
•Learn how/when money is awarded
•Be aware of terms of scholarships
•Send thank you notes