Going back to school? Applying for scholarships? You may want to consider it. In a big way.

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Going back to school?

Applying for scholarships?

The way I figure it, if you are wanting to go back to school, and have either decided to or not, you can take a chance and apply for at least one scholarship. Maybe lots and lots more.

I have read about people spending their entire summer (much of it anyway) applying for lots and lots of them. They need to be VERY organized and keep many files full of copies of their applications so they don't apply twice or something.

I think just some encouragement can help people who need money for school. You can search Twitter to find new scholarships, use the Fastweb site, (it's free), and also search on the 'net for what you think you are interested in finding scholarships for.

And everyone will tell you to fill out your (U.S.) FAFSA form (at the official site, of course - NEVER pay to fill this out) to find out if you qualify for local scholarships or grants.

Are you going back to school after a break?

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:

Scholarships Links and Tips Page One, and

Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

Thank you for visiting my blog today!

Betsyanne

PS Use the Search feature here on this site to help you find more scholarship sites and links. Good luck in your scholarship search.

Winning a scholarship - some tips from a great Fastweb article.

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Another great article from Fastweb: 12 Tips on Winning a Scholarship.

I like these tips. My favorites are: #6: Don't miss deadlines. It sounds simple, but you may have a perfect essay or application, and not even be considered, just because you are late for the deadline. Your application may wind up in the circular file, also known as the wastebasket.

#9: Personalize your essay and be passionate. Yes! This is a great suggestion too. Being passionate and excited about what you are writing about will show the committee that you have your own voice, and will set you above other applicants.

Also, an interesting application will be a welcome addition to the many these people have probably already read (boring ones!).

I personally would add another suggestion: Keep on keeping on - - keep on filling out applications, keep on looking for more scholarships to apply to, and keep yourself motivated.

There are students out there who have paid for their whole college experience by applying for scholarships and grants.

Here is that link again:
12 Tips on Winning a Scholarship - Fastweb

Good luck!

-Betsyanne

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

Thank you for visiting my blog today!

Do I want a scholarship? I would love to GIVE one...

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My Scholarship Dreams!

Photo from Villás Galéria és Aukciósház on Wikimedia Commons.

I would love to be able to offer my OWN scholarship to people maybe going back to school or needing some support with that. But until I win the lottery I can't. Darn.

But I do have a Nontraditional Student site, blog, and Yahoo group, and help older students who may be thinking of going back to school, or are already in school.

So this site (the Find Scholarships and Grants blog) helps them, too.

What kind of scholarship would I pick to give away?

I guess either an Art or English scholarship would appeal to me personally. I know that every little bit of money helps, so maybe I will work on getting a grant to do this someday. It is worth looking into!

I could look at people's writing or art portfolios, and select someone with both talent and stick-to-itive-ness.

But for the time being, I write about many different kinds of scholarships here. I hope these links are helpful.

I think people probably have applied with the links here. But so far, I have not applied for any.

Why not?  I guess I think that if I DO win one, then I will need to come up with the REST of the money, then go back to school right away. And I am not sure NOW is the time.

Besides, I can learn a lot just doing my writing (in blogs, for instance) or finishing up some ebooks, AND making some art.There is a lot available on the internet to help, plus in books from the library or from my favorite bookstore in Nashville, McKay's Books.

Are you also thinking of applying for a scholarship? Just search for what kind you are looking for on the pages below OR in this blog. And good luck!

Betsyanne

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

And here are some popular postings here at the Find Scholarships and Grants site:

Don't Get Ripped Off Trying to Find a Scholarship

Unusual, Odd, Wacky, and Unknown Scholarships

and
Scholarships, Grants and More for Native Americans.