Local Scholarship Applications for College

 There are a number of scholarship websites that will help students find money to pay for college. However, please remember you should never have to pay any fees to be considered for a scholarship. EducationQuest is a nonprofit organization that provides free services and programs to help Nebraska students make college possible. It is highly encouraged for Bishop Neumann students to the EducationQuest website and create a student profile using their ScholarshipQuest tool. Scholarships are offered year-round and to a variety of ages. You don’t have to wait until your senior year to start looking for them! Part of the scholarship process may include completing essays. Make sure these essays reveal your unique self. Help the scholarship committee understand what your college goals are and how this scholarship may help you to achieve them. You may want to create a Student Resume that lists all of the clubs, activities, and organizations you have participated in, as well as any honors you have achieved throughout high school. EducationQuest will help you create one of these as well. A number of scholarships will ask students for letters of recommendation from a variety of sources. Teachers, coaches, neighbors, and employers are prime examples of people you can turn to to write these letters. Start the process early! Give recommenders at least two weeks notice before the deadline. Waive your confidentiality rights – this indicates you trust the person. Complete a Student Information Summary which will give the recommender valuable information allowing them to write a better letter of recommendation. Finally, don’t forget to thank your recommenders!