scholarships and fellowships freshman year. what scholarships are available to me in my freshman...
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Scholarships and Fellowships Freshman Year
What scholarships are available to me in my
freshman year?0Short answer: not many0Freshman year is the
time to prepare yourself to be competitive for scholarships in your the next few years
0Waiting until sophomore year is too late. Start now.
So what should I be doing now?
0Keep your grades up. 0Form relationships with
faculty0Research0Volunteer0Make plans to study
abroad0Leadership, Leadership,
Leadership
Grades
04.0 not required for most scholarships
0However, to be competitive for most scholarships, a GPA of at least 3.7 is necessary
0Earning a high GPA in your first year will make it easier to finish with a high GPA
Faculty0 Professors are very
important as mentors and as potential references
0 Professors can provide academic and career guidance
0 Make it a policy to visit all of your professors during their office hours at least 1 time per semester, and get to know a few faculty members well
Research
0 Students interested in graduate schools, particularly those in the STEM areas, must perform research to be competitive
0 Research opportunities in all fields
0 Research very good prep for jobs
0 Can be even better than internships
Volunteering
0As an honors student, you are required to volunteer
0Look for areas relevant to your academic, career, or personal interests
0Be strategic in selecting volunteer opportunities
0Don’t see an area you like- find one!
Study Abroad
0College is probably the most affordable time to study abroad
0Multiple opportunities of funding are available
0Studying abroad will enhance your academic experience and make you a more marketable candidate
Leadership
0 Join organizations with an eye towards taking on leadership positions
0Better to hold a leadership position in one organization than to be a member of many
Campus Resources
0Career Services0 International Programs0Counseling Services0Multicultural Student Ce
nter0Student Government Ass
ociation0Center for Academic Exc
ellence
Campus Resources Cont…
0Undergraduate Research0University Writing Cente
r0Financial Aid0Clubs and Organizations0Veteran and Disability S
upport Services
External Resources
0UNCF0Writing the Personal Sta
tement Guide0Linked In0NCHA0NSF REU