 Superior High School Scholarships  Nelson, O’Hara, McLean, Hendrickson  General Scholarships  Community Scholarships  Scholarship Search Sites  How to Apply for Scholarships  Scholarship Scams

 Nelson, O’Hara, McLean, Hendrickson  Due Date: February 4, 2013  General Scholarships  Due Date: April 4, 2013

 Laude System (Nelson only)  ACT Score  Leadership and Involvement  Writing Sample  Department Recognition  Interview  Portfolio Review

 Completed at least 3 A.P. Classes or PLTW Classes and Test Requirements  Maintained a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA  Successfully completed 26 credits by the end of the senior year.

 A point value is assigned to:  Each of the three qualifying levels of the Laude Recognition Program  Grade point average (GPA).

Laude Recognition 5 AP classes = 15 points 4 AP classes = 13 points 3 AP classes = 11 points GPA 4.0 = 10 points 3.9 = 9 points 3.8 = 8 points 3.7 = 7 points 3.6 = 6 points 3.5 = 5 points 3.4 = 4 points

Take the number of AP classes and add together the Point recognition value and the GPA point value…  EXAMPLE…  Student A  5 AP classes (15 points (GPA) 10 points = 25 points  Student B  3 AP classes (11 points (GPA) 10 points =21 points

 ACT score  Leadership/Involvement  Writing Sample (Finalist Categories)  Department Recommendation  Personal Interview  Folder Review

Note: Applications of students not selected for the Nelson, O’Hara, McLean, Hendrickson Scholarships automatically become part of the General Scholarship application process.

 GPA  High School Program  Co Curricular/Extra Curricular Involvement  Community Involvement  Essay  Future Goals  School Citizenship

 Unrestricted: May be used at any post- secondary institution.  Restricted: May only be used as specified by scholarship donor.  Examples include: UWS Technical College Nursing Auto Mechanics

 SHS “Green Sheet”  Parents’/ Students’ Places of Employment  Civic Organizations  Local Businesses  Unions

 Fastweb.com  Wiredscholar.com  Cappex.com

Knowing these warning signs can keep you from being a scholarship scam victim.

 1. Fees : You shouldn’t have to pay to search for or apply for scholarships.  2. Credit card or bank account information needed: You should never have to give credit card or bank account information to award providers.  3. Scholarship guarantee: No one can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship because no one can control scholarship judges’ decisions. Also, be wary of “high success rates”—they usually do not refer to actual award winners.  4. No work involved: You can’t avoid putting in time to fill out a scholarship application.  5. No contact information : Legitimate sponsors should provide contact information upon request. If the sponsor does not supply a valid address, phone number and mailing address (not a PO box) after you’ve asked for one, that could the sign of a scam.

 6. Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert—it’s most likely a scam.  7. Pressure tactics: Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially if the sponsor is asking for money up front.  8. Claims of “exclusive” scholarships: Sponsors don’t make their scholarships available through only one service.  9. Sponsor goes out of their way to sound “official”: Scammers sometimes use official-sounding words like “national,” “education” or “federal” or they display an official-looking seal to fool you into thinking they are legit.  10. Your questions aren’t answered directly: If you can’t get a straight answer from a sponsor regarding their application, what will be done with your information or other questions, proceed with caution.

  Schools: Pull down on Superior High School  Click on “Counseling” on left side of page  Files: Click on appropriate file

 Neatness Counts  Word Process or Black Ink (NO PENCIL)  Check Spelling  Check and Recheck Information Requested  Proofread Application

 Take action  Apply today!