Hi! I'm a high school junior planning to go to college soon. Are there any scholarships specifically for high school girls? I could really use some info on where to apply or recommended resources.
Absolutely, there are indeed several scholarships specifically designed for high school girls looking to go into college.
1. The "Distinguished Young Women" scholarship program is a popular one. This scholarship competition includes aspects of academics, character, leadership, interview skills, and physical fitness.
2. "Society of Women Engineers (SWE)" provides scholarships for female students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science.
3. The "American Association of University Women (AAUW)" offers multiple scholarships for young women pursuing college education.
4. The "Girls Who Code" organization also has a scholarship for high school senior girls who are planning to study computer science or a related field in college.
5. The "Girl Scouts Gold Award Scholarship" is available for active Girl Scout members who have earned their Gold Award.
6. The "P.E.O. Star Scholarship" is an opportunity for high school senior girls who are planning on pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and academics.
Remember while applying, it's important to have a well-written essay when required, strong letters of recommendation, and to submit your application before the deadline. Also, keep an eye out for scholarships offered by local organizations and clubs in your community, as they might have less competition compared to big national scholarships.
One useful platform for scholarship research is Appily, which offers the Appily Scholarship Search tool. There, you can filter scholarships by your eligibility and track your applications.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your scholarship applications! You're taking a great step by looking into this early.
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