Things You Should Know
Name two UNLV scholarships.
UNLV Signature
UNLV Opportunity
UNLV Tuition+
Hixson-Lied
Give two examples of individuals someone may ask for a letter of recommendation.
Teachers, coaches, or mentors.
Why should you apply to scholarships as soon as possible?
Because scholarships are first come first serve.
You should apply for how many scholarships?
As many as you are eligible for.
When does the FAFSA typically open up?
December 1st
How soon prior to a scholarship deadline you should request a letter of recommendation.
At least one month.
What happens to incomplete scholarship applications?
They get thrown out.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
One has to be paid back, the other doesn't.
What is a college access program.
(does Loris approve?)
True or False:
There are no scholarships for students who can't fill out the FAFSA.
False
Why are personal essays important to a scholarship committee.
It helps the scholarship committee get to know you better.
Do scholarships give you recognition?
Yes
List two things you should include in your scholarship application tracker.
Scholarship name, scholarship amount, the deadline, whether or not there's an essay, whether or not you get the award + the amount awarded
Name one common essay prompt topic.
"what have you done/accomplished"
"what you will become"
"why do you think you should receive this scholarship"
True or False:
You shouldn't save your essays for scholarships, because every scholarship is different.
False
Should you provide your resumé to an individual writing you a letter of recommendation?
Yes
List 2 scholarship categories.
(5 were listed in the slideshow)
Merit Based: Millenium
Need Based/Grant: FAFSA (opened Dec 1st)
Field of Study Specific: Rare business scholarships
Demographics: race, gender, first-generation
Organizations: Fraternity, sorority, RSO
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
List at least 3 places where you can find scholarships.
Online Platforms: fatsweb, scholarship.com, unigo, scholly, scholarship360 etc…
Social Media: Just look up “Scholarship”
Scholarship Gurus: #scholarship, #scholarshipguru
Community: Look around you, be curious.
Where is Loris from?
The Benin Republic.