1. Scholarship Information FBHS 12 th Grade Advisory Fall 2012 FBHS 12 th Grade Advisory Fall 2012

2. Not a One Size Fits All Scholarships are monies awarded based on certain criteria. Make sure you meet the criteria – if you aren’t in 4-H, don’t apply for the 4-H scholarship. Don’t take the “I’m going to apply to every scholarship” approach. It will not be a good use of time or resources for anyone. ONLY APPLY FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS! Scholarships are monies awarded based on certain criteria. Make sure you meet the criteria – if you aren’t in 4-H, don’t apply for the 4-H scholarship. Don’t take the “I’m going to apply to every scholarship” approach. It will not be a good use of time or resources for anyone. ONLY APPLY FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS!

3. Many Sources of Scholarships FBHS General Scholarship Application Complete form used for many scholarships (sometimes you just submit a copy) Scholarships will be listed on FBHS Website (next semester) Outside sources (remember – don’t pay for application) FBHS General Scholarship Application Complete form used for many scholarships (sometimes you just submit a copy) Scholarships will be listed on FBHS Website (next semester) Outside sources (remember – don’t pay for application)

4. General Scholarship App. Application, Resume, Essay, Letters of Rec & Transcript all submitted in a neat folder Deadline – December 3 rd Be Neat Be Organized Application, Resume, Essay, Letters of Rec & Transcript all submitted in a neat folder Deadline – December 3 rd Be Neat Be Organized

5. Where is this information? With your advisor (here and now) Counseling Office Website With your advisor (here and now) Counseling Office Website

6. Packet should look like this…… Clear plastic cover folder Cover Page (photo, name, Class of 2013) Application Resume Essay Letters (can be inserted after packet is in the counseling office) Transcript (counseling office will insert) Clear plastic cover folder Cover Page (photo, name, Class of 2013) Application Resume Essay Letters (can be inserted after packet is in the counseling office) Transcript (counseling office will insert)

7. Application Page Download from web – visit the “Scholarship” page from the FBHS home page and scroll to the bottom of the page. Print/download the scholarship application documents and follow the directions. Type in information Proofread (PLEASE, PLEASE) Print Get Signatures Download from web – visit the “Scholarship” page from the FBHS home page and scroll to the bottom of the page. Print/download the scholarship application documents and follow the directions. Type in information Proofread (PLEASE, PLEASE) Print Get Signatures

8. Resume You started this in advisory three weeks ago. Keep your resume to one page and have it typed. Proofread! You started this in advisory three weeks ago. Keep your resume to one page and have it typed. Proofread!

9. Essay You can work on this now as well. 500-1000 Words Write about a personal attribute or accomplishment that is important to you. Describe its relevance and how it relates to your academic/career goals. You can work on this now as well. 500-1000 Words Write about a personal attribute or accomplishment that is important to you. Describe its relevance and how it relates to your academic/career goals.

10. Letters Use the Brag Sheet from several weeks ago. Obtain Two Letters of Recommendation. One letter should be from a teacher. The second should be from another adult who knows you (coach, employer, leader, etc. but not family member). Refer to Letter of Recommendation Packet. Use the Brag Sheet from several weeks ago. Obtain Two Letters of Recommendation. One letter should be from a teacher. The second should be from another adult who knows you (coach, employer, leader, etc. but not family member). Refer to Letter of Recommendation Packet.

11. Final Notes Be Organized! Be Prompt! Turn in general application even if letters aren’t in. Keep a copy of everything. Keep Checking Website after Winter Break!!!!! Be Organized! Be Prompt! Turn in general application even if letters aren’t in. Keep a copy of everything. Keep Checking Website after Winter Break!!!!!

12. Next Steps…… Finish brag sheet & resume. Complete scholarship application. Peer review & proofread. Ask teacher and community member to write letters. Submit documents ON TIME! Finish brag sheet & resume. Complete scholarship application. Peer review & proofread. Ask teacher and community member to write letters. Submit documents ON TIME!