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2. Tips for Applying for Scholarships Presenter Bob Durham Manager of Financial Aid Cleveland Scholarship Programs

3. The Scholarship Search Think Local Think Local Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment.Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment. Think Specific Think Specific Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc.Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc. Think Easy Think Easy Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.

4. The Scholarship Search Can be merit based, need based or a combination of both Can be merit based, need based or a combination of both Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out

5. The Scholarship Search http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/schlrinfo.php http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/schlrinfo.php http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/schlrinfo.php –Deadline for continuing and transfer students is May 1 st http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/privateScholar.php http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/privateScholar.php http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/privateScholar.php –Private scholarships Check with your departments Check with your departments

6. The Scholarship Search www.ocis.org www.ocis.org www.ocis.org –Username: csp –Password: ohiocis03

7. Cleveland Scholarship Programs Adult Learner Scholarship http://www.cspohio.org/adults.aspx http://www.cspohio.org/adults.aspx http://www.cspohio.org/adults.aspx –19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year –High school diploma or GED –Financial need –Taking at least 6 credit hours –Maintaining a 2.5 GPA –Resident of Northeast Ohio Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County

8. Applying for scholarships Be sure you meet all deadlines Be sure you meet all deadlines Understand what is required for submission Understand what is required for submission Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution

9. Essays Choosing a topic Choosing a topic –Are you answering the question –Do you have enough information to support your topic –Is your topic too controversial or too boring –Is your topic unique or can you put a unique spin on it

10. Essays Writing your essay Writing your essay –Use the essay as a chance to separate yourself from others –Write so people understand what you are saying Vocable (still just means Word) Vocable (still just means Word) –The body of your essay should support the introduction

11. Essays Proofing an essay Proofing an essay –Ask at least two honest and qualified people to read over your essay –If you quoted something make sure you cited it correctly – Make sure each word counts

13. Cleveland Scholarship Programs www.cspohio.org 216-241-5587 200 Public Square Cleveland, OH. 44114