Bartlett Yancey
High School
Counseling
SCHOLARSHIPS
BY Scholarship opportunities!
Click here to access the BY Scholarship Google Sheet!
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If you have any questions, please email Ren (lauren.wilson@caswell.k12.nc.us)
Senior Info Sheet
Fill out a senior info sheet to help your counselor get to know you better and write you a recommendation letter you deserve!
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Scholarships & Grants
Need-based:
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Need-based grants and need-based scholarships are basically the same thing – money available for students based on financial need to help pay for college.
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North Carolina and the federal government are the best sources of these for North Carolinians, but need-based grants and scholarships are also available from colleges and other private groups.
Merit-based:
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Merit scholarships and grants are generally available from colleges and universities, as well as foundations and other organizations.
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Awards may be made based on things like academic achievement, dramatic ability, athletic talent, leadership or other outstanding achievements or capabilities.
Access Scholarship Info Here:
Scholarship Search Sites
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Tips for Scholarship Searching
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—Take the PSAT to become eligible for certain merit based scholarships.
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—Complete the FAFSA to become eligible for need-based scholarships and grants.
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—Check your local newspaper and school counselor bulletin board.
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—Talk to your specific colleges about their opportunities.
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—Check with civic, church, and community-based organizations.
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—Make your search wide. Every little bit helps; free money is free money.
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—Do not pay for scholarship search resources or advice.
Things to Consider/Remember
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—Is the scholarship renewable; is it 1 year or X amount of money for each year of college?
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—Is the scholarships available to students who are not US citizens?
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—Does the scholarship have stipulations which must be maintained or completed to keep the scholarship? Always read the fine print.
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—There are scholarships available beyond your freshmen year search.
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—There are also scholarships for graduate students.
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—Some scholarships do not require any writing.