Byron High School Counseling Office
Study Skills & Test-taking Hints
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Here are some of the many scholarships
that are available, as well as some financial aid information.
- Click here for private scholarships that are available in my office or online. Read the requirements carefully to make sure you are eligible and check often as the page is updated as they are received in the counseling office
- Click here for some college and university scholarships that are available. You should also check with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at your college to see what is available and how to apply for them
State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, students must:
Achieve a qualifying SAT score; and
Demonstrate financial need; and
Provide student social security number to the State Office of Scholarships and Grants; and
Be a Michigan resident; and
Enroll at least half-time at an eligible Michigan college or university; and
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee; and
Not have a bachelor's degree
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mistudentaid/MCSFactSheet2016-17_532790_7.pdf
This site offers a $10,000 scholarship twice a year and a scholarship search tool plus tons more. And…it’s all free!
Scholarship Scams
Some students would do almost anything for a shot at a
great
scholarship. Unfortunately, some people try to take advantage of
students who are in search of scholarship cash. Learn to spot
scholarship scams.
For more information:
Federal Trade
Commission Information
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This looks like another good site that lists scholarships; however, it also organizes them by major and category. There is also a page that gives suggestions for organizing your information. You will still have to search for the scholarship in some cases (via Google, etc.), but it gives you the name to search for.
Tips for Applying for Scholarships
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Beginning with 9th grade, keep a portfolio of all athletic and academic achievements and awards as well as any community service work/projects that you do
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By the end of 11th grade, have three written letters of recommendation available
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Beginning in 8th/9th grade, start searching for ways to fund your education! It's never too early to start thinking about that--even if most scholarships aren't available until 12th grade.
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Don't spend money searching for scholarships. Utilize only FREE web searches.
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Involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer work is looked on favorably, but it's about what the experience has done for you or how it has changed you. Keep track of your thoughts and experiences so that you can share those in your personal essays.
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For example, you'll get more "points" for being able to convey who you are and how events have brought you to this point in your life
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You'll also get more "points" for being able to draw a clear connection between your personal history and goals
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