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DON’T EMPTY YOUR PIGGY!
Scholarship 102
Office of Financial Aid
Barge Hall 115509-963-1611
[email protected] www.cwu.edu/scholarships
CWU Self-Help Office of Financial Aid
Overview
Searching for scholarshipsBoosting your scholarship résumé Scholarships & Financial Aid
CWU General Scholarship Application
Scholarship Hunting
Scholarship Hunting is a skill set that will come in handy after graduation:
Meet an application deadline Follow application instructions closely
Identify your strengths and express them to others
Prepare materials for others’ review Compete against other qualified candidates Learn to persevere through disappointment
Scholarship Searches
Our best friend – the internetCommunity-based scholarshipsNetworking in your academic department
Internet
Remember the benefits:LOTS of info – find your nicheUp-to-date informationSearch anytime, anywhere
Internet
Remember the pitfalls:Spam/Ads – *start a separate email
addressBeware of scamsLarger applicant poolsLOTS of info – don’t get overwhelmed NEVER pay money to submit an application
Internet
Search enginesMatching services
Websites of businesses/organizationswww.theWashBoard.org
www.cwu.edu/scholarships www.scholarshipjunkies.com
-Outside and Institutional
Community Based Scholarships
Remember the benefits:Smaller applicant poolsUsually leadership/service-based (boost that
résumé!)Donors are flexible with use of scholarships
Community Based Scholarships
Remember the pitfalls:Smaller dollar amounts
BUT every little bit adds up! Usually leadership/service-based (time-
consuming for already-busy students)Not widely advertised
Takes your initiative to go out and find them!
Community Based Scholarships
Service organizations: Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary
Parents’ employer or other affiliationLocal political groupsDollars for ScholarsCommunity Education FoundationsReligious affiliations Hobby clubs—garden clubs, rodeo clubs, etc.Ask a high school counselor!
AVAILABLE FROM OCTOBER 1ST TO MARCH 1ST
EACH YEAR
Central Washington University’s General Scholarship Application
(GSA)
CWU General Scholarship Application
Open October 1st to March 1st every yearONE application through your MyCWU
Account= Dozens of possible awards! CWU Foundation raises funds for the GSA
CWU Alumni Community Members Local & State Businesses
CWU General Scholarship Application
Visit www.cwu.edu/scholarships Click “General Scholarship Application” on the
left side of the page to view ALL the scholarships that are connected to the GSA Published on the website year round, so you can get a
good idea of which awards you will want to apply to between October 1st and March 1st.
Get letters of recommendation, essays, and resumes ready early!
CWU Scholarship Website
Visit the “Outside Scholarships” link Updated regularly with outside donor scholarships Browse a variety of scholarships with a wide range of
requirements and deadlines Visit “CWU Scholarships” link
Any CWU scholarships that are not a part of the GSA can be found here
Departmental awards
www.cwu.edu/scholarships
GET PREPARED FOR YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Scholarship Applications: Boost your Resume
Boosting Your Scholarship Résumé
Volunteer ExperienceLeadership ExperienceJob ExperienceStudy Abroad/Cross-Cultural ExperienceSelf-Initiated ActivitiesActivities Related to Your Field of StudyThink UNIQUE!
Volunteer Experience
You can walk into almost ANY non-profit organization and say “I want to volunteer!” Planned Parenthood FISH Food Bank
Pick something that lines up with your major or your passions Volunteer at local schools (Education Majors)
Visit the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement SURC 256 (Ellensburg Campus) Phone: 509-963-1850
Leadership Experience
Think formal and informal leadership experiences Sports/clubs/camps Class projects
Get involved with Residence Life if you live on campus Dorm RA’s
Don’t overlook your employment experience for instances of leadership Work project, management position, etc.
Study Abroad/Cross Cultural Experiences
Visit the Study Abroad and Exchange Office International Center (across from L&L Building) Phone: 509-963-3612
Many affordable programsSummer programsGo somewhere unique!AUAP—Asia University America Program—
become a Campus FriendVolunteer at World Languages Day on campus
Self-Initiated Activities
Think about your community and what it needs Garbage-pick-up Day Tree-planting Day
Start a book clubHold a themed swap meet
Ski/snowboarding (winter gear) Camping/hiking (summer gear)
Build something Local park big toy/play area
Experience related to your major
Go to your major/minor department Ask professors/advisors for ideas
Go to the Career Center and ask about internships Both local and nonlocal opportunities Phone: 509-963-1921
SO, YOU JUST WON A SCHOLARSHIP…NOW
WHAT?
Scholarships and Your Financial Aid Package
• BE SURE T O L ET C WU K NOW A S SOON A S P OSS I BL E OF A NY SC HOL A RSH I P S YOU WI L L BE REC E I V I NG FROM “OUTS I DE” SOURC ES
• WE NEED TO K NOW T HE A MOUNT OF THE SC HOL A RSH I P A ND WHO I T I S FROM I N ORDER
T O BU I L D I T I NT O YOUR F I NA NC I A L A I D PA C K A GE
• P L EA SE EMA I L / FA X / MA I L A C OP Y OF YOUR AWA RD L ET TER T O:
C WU F I NA NC I A L A I D SC HOL A RSH I P S 400 EA ST UN I V ERS I T Y WAY
EL L ENSBURG, WA 98926 - 7495OR
F I N A I D @ C W U . E D U FA X : 509 - 963 - 1788
Congratulations on your scholarship(s)!
What we’ve learned today
Hunting for scholarships will take you down many avenues
The “new landscape” of scholarships—think outside the box!
There’s lots you can do to make yourself an attractive scholarship candidate
Earning scholarships will most likely affect your financial aid package
Remember to visit the CWU Scholarship Website for up-to-date scholarship information
Got a Question?
You can email any and all questions to the Scholarship email [email protected] or please call the Scholarship Office at 509-963-1611
REMINDERS:CWU GENERAL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSES ON MARCH 1ST!
DON’T MISS OUT ON GREAT SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES! APPLY!
Happy Scholarship Hunting!