Scholarship Tips & Websites

Scholarship Tips

• Scholarship Scams - warning from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Completing a Scholarship Application (PDF)
• Personal Statement Outline (PDF)  Personal Statement Outline (Word)
• Writing a Great Scholarship Essay (PDF)
• How to ask for a Scholarship Letter of Recommendation with a Student Checklist (PDF)
• Thank You Letter format (PDF)

Scholarship Websites

There are many scholarships available through a variety of sources, including the Internet. Below are links to Websites that provide free scholarship information.

• www.fastWEB.com - create a personal profile and scholarships are e-mailed to you

• www.Scholarships4School.com - tips on How to Organize the Scholarship Process

• www.finaidfacts.org/scholarships.htm

• www.CollegeBoard.com/pay

• Scholarships4Students.com - lists scholarships by categories. 

• www.FreSchInfo.com

• www.scholarshiphelp.org

• www.scholarships.com

• www.edupass.org/finaid - financial aid for International students

• The Princeton Review

• American Council on Education

• MiraCosta College Financial Aid Office