1. Duxbury High School Scholarship Process
Class of 2018

2. How does it Work?
Complete the general application on Naviance – connection.naviance.com/duxbury
Some scholarships have separate applications – these will be logged into Naviance as we receive them
To be considered for need based scholarships you must submit the SAR of the FAFSA
Adhering to all deadlines is crucial!

3. Part 1 of general application
In Naviance – log on and go to “about me” section. Survey will be on the left side
Make sure to fill in ALL fields
No laundry list of activities – pick the important ones as there are limits on what you can list
Special circumstances – you don’t have to have one but if you do talk to your counselor about how to best list it
Be sure to include a major or area of interest
DUE DATE!!!!! – being late means you may miss certain scholarships

4. DHS Scholarship APP – Part 1

5. Part 2 of General Application
Must list a school by due date
Must submit a financial aid award letter from college if applicable
FAFSA sheet due – it is the Student Aid Report which lists your EFC (estimated family contribution) – only the first page with your name on it is required! –see next slide for visual
What to do if college is still unknown? – List your most likely choice and then update us once final

6. DHS Scholarship APP – Part 2

7. Sample SAR report

8. Separate Applications
Will be listed in Naviance – they will be under the category “2018 DHS Scholarships” and you will receive an each time one is available.
Pay attention to due dates
Must be sent back directly to organization awarding scholarship
Must meet the criteria listed and complete all of the requirements.
Up to student and family which scholarships from this group to which you wish to apply

9. To find Separate Apps On Naviance Go to Colleges tab
Go to bottom where it says scholarships and money
Click on scholarship list
Select category at top of list – 2018 DHS Scholarship Apps (be sure you are in 2018) to find ones for DHS Scholarship program outside apps are other scholarships that we list but are NOT affiliated with the DHS Scholarship program.

10. Scholarship separate App List

11. Important Notes See us with any questions
Don’t take yourself out of the mix by not completing applications or by missing deadlines
Be sure to list a major or area of interest – one of main sort criteria
Be sure to check your reguarly!
Time management so that it is not a stressful process

12. Dates and Deadlines General application is available on Naviance
Part 1 is due by March 2, 2018.
Part 2 is due with FAFSA SAR if applicable by April 13, 2018.
Most outside applications are available in late February and due by mid April – dates will be listed in Naviance
Senior Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center