Preparing for Scholarships
You may be reading
this as a freshman or sophomore and wonder how you can prepare yourself
for the scholarships process.
How do you stand out from the crowd? How will you get yourself noticed?
A common misconception some students have is that they must do as much
community service and volunteer work as possible – the more the merrier.
In fact, what colleges and scholarship organizations are looking for is
consistency. They would much rather see your dedication reserved to
specific areas rather than haphazardly participating in every activity
simply because it was available.
For example, assume that you are an active member of a club at school.
Have you taken on a leadership position there, like being the President,
Secretary or Treasurer? Is your community service related in some way to
your goals after high school? Your interest in a particular area will
have more meaning and certainly set you apart from other candidates.
Feel free to use the
Community Service Form
to document hours you have completed.
© Kathy Bloomfield,
Westview High School
If you have any questions, please contact
kbloomfield@powayusd.com |
