Scholarship Jacob Arzaga Azusa Scholars Judy Juarez TELACU Scholars.

Scholarship

Jacob ArzagaAzusa Scholars

Judy JuarezTELACU Scholars

Why are scholarships so important?

What Makes You Stand Out?

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Beans for Brains Scholarship

Vegetarian resource group

Tall Club Scholarship

Wacky Scholarship Opportunities

terms you should know….

Resume• A written

summary of your education, work, experience, credentials, and accomplishments and is used to apply for scholarships and jobs.

TYPES OF INTERVIEWS…

PanelAn interview conducted by more than one individual.

The number of panelists vary.

PhoneUsed to screen candidates in

order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited

for in-person interviews

Skype Interviews

Personal Statements…

A picture. Provide a

snapshot of who you are as a person.

An invitation. Invite your

reader to get to know you

An indication of your

priorities and values.

Your story. The personal

statement allows you room for creative

meaningful self-

reflection.

Personal Statements….

Letters of Recommendation

• Carefully choose recommenders• Give them enough time• Always provide description of

scholarship and resume• Follow up if needed• Always thank them

Find. Plan. Do.

it’s a numbers game.

The more you apply to the better your odds are at being awarded

Read the Requirements

• While the Scholarships may look similar, each may require something different.

• Scholarship sponsors will not consider your application if you don’t satisfy the prerequisites

Your Grades are Still Very Important

Organize your surroundings and your time: Don’t be that person

Write the name of each scholarship Set reminders (2 Weeks Ahead At Least)

Organize by deadline date and amount of scholarship

Keep a calendar of deadlines

Make a Checklist:

Essays Letters of Recommendation

FAFSA

Create your own filling system

Set aside time to work on your scholarships

If you miss a deadline…YOUR’E OUT!

Getting It Done

Watch the deadline

like a hawk

Don’t Give Up! Fight the Procrastination Monster

Here at APU…• Multi Ethnic Leadership Scholarship• TELACU Scholars• Azusa Scholars

Jacob ArzagaAzusa Scholars

[email protected] Aguilera

Gates Millenium Scholar [email protected]

Judy JuarezTELACU Scholars

[email protected]:@judyejuarez