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Financial Aid Night Scholarships
Presented by:
Jessica Gorton
Gifted & Talented: Scholarships & Programs
Coordinator: Jessica Gorton
North Hours: Daily 7:30-11 AM
Voorhees Hours: Daily 11:30- 3:10 PM
Gifted & Talented site:
http://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal/
Scholarship Areas1. North Hunterdon High School Scholarships
2. Local Scholarships
3. College/University & Organization Based Scholarships
North Hunterdon ScholarshipsSeniors onlyAwarded by subject-area departments for students
who excel in academics and who show strong leadership in the classroom
Awarded by activity clubsStudents must be NOMINATED by faculty and staff
—they may not apply for these awards
Local ScholarshipsSeniors onlyScholarships offered by local businesses and
organizationsDollar amounts vary—close to $100,000 awardedStudents must complete an application processLocal scholarships will be listed on the Naviance
Website in December and are due back in guidance in February.If you go on Naviance now you will not find any scholarships
listed. This is because the organizations have not yet updated their requirements for 2015.
Local Scholarships Cont.Listen for announcements and check the Naviance
Website!https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=nhhs
Log into NavianceClick -> Colleges Tab (Top of Page)Scroll Down and Click -> Scholarship List Scroll Down to “Browse by Category” and Select -> Local
Scholarships
EXAMPLE
Local Scholarships Cont.Students must submit a separate
application for each scholarship.Check where scholarships are
submitted! Some scholarships will be mailed directly to the sponsoring organization. These scholarships will have various due dates.
The majority of scholarships will be submitted in Guidance.
Local Scholarships Cont.For Scholarships Due In Guidance
Students must submit their applications to Ms.
Gorton in order to file their applications. They
CANNOT leave the applications in her mailbox!
Schedule an appointment if you have any questions
about an application… Incorrect applications will
be returned to the student.
Make an appointment to hand them in early…
appointments book quickly!
Local Scholarships Cont.
Two types of applications!
1. Local Scholarship Application (similar concept to using the Common Application to apply to colleges).
2. Specific scholarship application (the organization wants you to fill out their own forms).
Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully.
Local Scholarships Cont.For each scholarship:
Include any extra essays that are necessary for the scholarship.
Please use a black or blue pen to complete the application or TYPE.
Be sure to complete all information and return application and/or essays etc.
Check the deadline.
EXAMPLE
Download Application
Check Address
Check Deadline
Check Description
Helpful Hints Refer to essays written for college applicationsStart the essays early!Prepare in a neat, professional manner. Students need to contact Ms. Gorton directly with
any questions. Parents should not be filling out application packets! It is painfully obvious to the scholarship committees when a parent has done this.
Do not skip a part of the application!Do not forget to attach essays or transcripts that are
requested.
Helpful Hints Cont.There are a lot of personal financial questions
on the applications. If you are applying for a non-need based scholarship and do not feel comfortable releasing this information, then you do not need to answer every question. Please be aware that this may or may not influence the sponsors' decisions.
Apply! Apply! Apply!You have to be in it to win it!Certain scholarships have very few applicants, so you
never know.
Scholarship NotificationSome sponsoring organizations will contact you directlyAll scholarship and recognition award recipients are invited to
the Senior Awards Night.Please do not call the office asking if you are receiving any
scholarships.Everyone is welcome to attend and support our students!
College/University & Organization Based ScholarshipsScholarship CriteriaScholarships can be based on the following:
Academics – GPA, standardized test scoresExtracurricular ActivitiesAthleticsCommunity Service – in and out of school including service
to specific organizationsMajor of InterestOther – ethnic background, special interest or affiliation
such as a hobby, attending an in-state school, etc…
College & University ScholarshipsScholarship opportunities through Admissions and
Financial AidMust check the Admissions & Financial Aid links ASAP
What is the criteria of eligibility? How do you apply? (inclusion with Admissions application or
separate application) When is the deadline?
After the Admissions deadline, the same, or before the Admissions deadline?
Do you have to submit your Admissions application in advance of the general Admissions deadline too?
Samples of College/University WebsitesDrew University Scholarships –
http://www.drew.edu/financialassistance/grants-scholarships/college
Shippensburg University Scholarships – http://www.ship.edu/Scholarships/
Scholarship List on NavianceAlphabetical order of all scholarships.
How to find the scholarships on Naviance?Click on the "Colleges" tab, scroll down to the Scholarship
& Money section, click on "Scholarship List"How often to check for updates?
Must check a couple of times a month! Scholarships will be added routinely as deadlines come and go.
Scholarship List on NavianceCheck box (at the top) to view only new scholarships
added since last visitBookmark scholarships for later (left of each)
Assistance in applying? Please see me immediately if you need assistance in
applying for a scholarship (minimum of two weeks in advance of a final deadline)
Where is the G&T Website?http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/home/ Click on “Services” at the top Click on “Gifted & Talented”
Senior Resources on the G&T Websitehttp://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal /Financial Aid Information
State and Federal Financial Aid for Students Financial Aid Dictionary The Student Loan Guide
Search by Grade Specialty programs and scholarships
Tips & Tools Sample Resumes
Programs & Opportunities: College/university events and programs – open houses, specialized major events,
instant decision days, college visits to the tri-state area, overnight visits College fairs, interest events, college event information for students in other
grades
Senior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarships
Books
Senior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarships
Online Scholarship Search• Federal Student Aid: Scholarship Search• College Board's Scholarship Search• Merit Aid: Scholarships from colleges• Fin Aid including Specific Majors• Peterson's College Search: Scholarships• www.fastweb.com • www.scholarships.com• SallieMae: Scholarship search • CollegeNET• www.careersandcolleges.com• www.cappex.com
Junior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarshipsTip & ToolsCurrent Programs & OpportunitiesSummer Programs & Opportunities Volunteering
Questions can be directed to the following:
Jessica GortonGifted & Talented CoordinatorLocal Scholarship Coordinator
