I'm a high school junior starting to think about college financing. I've decided to begin applying for scholarships to ease the upcoming financial burden. Are there any scholarships that are specifically targeted for juniors? I want to get a head start, so any advice, including tips on where to look or deadlines, would be super useful!
Absolutely, it's definitely a smart decision to start applying for scholarships as a high school junior. Below are a few scholarships that you should consider:
1. National Merit Scholarship: It's one of the most well known scholarships which juniors can qualify for, based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores. Over $30 million are given out each year!
2. The Coolidge Scholarship: This scholarship targets high-achieving high school juniors and pays for a student's tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.
3. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program: This program offers scholarships to high school students who demonstrate leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.
Regarding tips, firstly, make sure to utilize your school's career or guidance office as a potential resource. They often have databases or lists of scholarships for which students at your school have traditionally applied.
Second, be thorough in your search. There are many less known scholarships out there, some for unique criteria. For example, there are scholarships for left-handed people, scholarships for those over 6 feet tall, and much more. It might take a bit of extra research, but finding these can pay off!
Lastly, remember to stay organized. Keep track of deadlines, application components, and any communication you hear back. Use a spreadsheet or agenda to help with this.
Good luck with your scholarship hunting!
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