Scholarship Jeopardy

Scholarships

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What is a scholarship? 

Financial support awarded to a student

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When can you apply for a scholarship? 

As early as applicable

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How do you earn a scholarship? 

Through personal achievements in academics, life, athletic, extracurriculars, or basically anything 

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Can you apply for scholarships when you are already in college?

Yes

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Do Scholarships replace or take away financial aid dollars?

Yes

Types of Scholarships

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ROTC will pay for your college, but you must join the military for a certain amount of time 

Military Scholarship 

200

Must participate in extracurriculars such as boy scouts, key club, etc.  

Scholarship for Extracurriculars 

300

Meant for people who are in need of financial aid

Need-Based Scholarship

400

Given to students who are pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics 

STEM Scholarship 

500

How does someone earn a Student Specific Scholarship?

From personal affiliations and identity (Religion, practices, beliefs, race, etc.) 

Scholarship Money and everything else

100

How do you get Scholarship money? 

Through: 

Financial aid office at college or career school

High School or TRIO conselor 

The U.S department of labor's scholarship search tool 

Federal Agencies

Your state grant agency 

Library reference section

200

How can you find scholarships?

Online resources, contacting a financial aid office at a college, or personal research

300

What could be considered the most easily accessible tool for finding scholarship?

Online Resources / Research 

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The more scholarships you have the less of what do you get?

Financial Aid

500

Where can you get scholarship money for free? (guaranteed) 

The U.S. department of labor's scholarship search tool