There are several ways to get scholarships.
Scholarships and grants are especially important for students who come from economically disadvantaged families because these resources can help them pay for college tuition and other expenses, such as books and supplies. Non-profit organizations often sponsor scholarships and grants for students who meet certain criteria, and students can visit the organizations' websites to see if scholarships are available.
Instructions
1. Maintain good grades. This is beneficial because many scholarships require you to have a certain grade point average to qualify. If you're not doing well in your math class and if a bad grade can bring down your overall GPA, get tutoring from your math teacher or private tutor to improve your grades.
2. Talk with your guidance counselor. He or she may know about a few scholarships that you could be interested in. Mention what your career interests are, which colleges you plan to apply to and what you want to major in when you arrive at the college. If you've experienced special circumstances such as the death of a military parent, health crisis or if you survived a natural disaster, tell the counselor because there are scholarships that are designed specifically for students in these situations.
3. Apply for a federal Pell Grant. The amount of the Pell Grant that you may qualify for depends on your financial need. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill out the Federal Application for Free Student Aid in order to apply for the Pell Grant.
4. Get involved in extracurricular activities. This could help you get scholarships and grants because some scholarships are sponsored by different clubs that students join. For example, if you're a volunteer with Junior Achievement and if they sponsor a scholarship for their volunteers, you'll have a chance to get the scholarship.
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