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10 Things You Most Do To Win Your First Scholarship Grant Program by OptimistSky(m): 1:07am On Mar 25, 2022
Things You Must Do To Win Your First Scholarship: Winning a scholarship is one of the best and most convenient options to finance your college studies. Unlike loans, scholarships are gifts that never have to be repaid. Here at infoscholnews.com, we know how challenging the scholarship process must be for you. That’s why we’ve compiled these 10 best tips that will help you not just to apply for scholarships, but to win them.

Tuition fees are at an all-time high which has led to an even higher demand for scholarships. Roughly three out of four graduates are walking away with over $40,000 of debt that (on average) takes many years to repay. To avert this, it is best to apply for as many scholarships as possible (that is laying your eggs in as many baskets as possible). Let's get to the tea firm.

Things You Must Do To Win Your First Scholarship
1: PRESENT A POWERFUL PERSONAL STATEMENT

Before you try to convince a scholarship committee that you deserve a scholarship, you have to convince yourself first. Identify your strengths and weaknesses: be realistic, but optimistic. Recap your academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and think about your long-term goals. To stand out from the crowd, have a clear answer for the following: If you were to be awarded a scholarship, what doors would that open for you? And how would you take advantage of those opportunities to make the world a better place? Make sure this shines through in your written essays. Scholarship committees are more likely to invest in a powerful story than a strong GPA and shiny extra-curricular.

2: LAY YOUR EGGS IN DIFFERENT BASKETS

Like I said you need to begin laying all your eggs in different baskets. Let’s be real. Scholarships are a numbers game. You’re not going to win them all, but through repeated, consistent effort, you will win a good percentage of the ones you apply for. If you are eligible for a scholarship, apply without additional questions or doubts. Some of the scholarships are not as great or prestigious, but applying for them will increase your chances of winning more money and decrease the out-of-pocket cost of your/your child’s degree. Always remember that you can cover tuition fees and living expenses not only with one but multiple, scholarships. Never think that the amount of financial aid is too little; they can still cover your learning materials, rent, and additional costs.

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