With the first semester of the school year drawing to a close, it is time for senior students to begin thinking about the scholarship application process. While scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources, one scholarship source that all high school seniors should be considering is the Community Foundation of Grant County.
Each year the Community Foundation of Grant County awards more than 200 scholarships to Grant County students. Last year’s scholarships totaled more than $300,000 and the 2010-2011 year has the potential to surpass this.
This year’s scholarship application became available online on December 1st, said Sherrie Stahl, program manager for the Community Foundation.
“Students can log onto comfdn.org, fill out and print the application and be eligible for a wide variety of scholarship opportunities,” she said. “It’s a single application for all of the scholarships that the Community Foundation offers.”
In addition to the completed application, students must also mail a picture, a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation postmarked no later than March 1, 2011.
While the deadline for the Community Foundation’s scholarship application is not until late in the season, it is recommended that students begin the process as soon as possible. With between 300 and 400 senior students vying for awards, being prompt, accurate and thorough with your application is essential.
Stahl reminds students to take great care in preparing their application for Community Foundation scholarships. “This application is the only chance you’ll have to make an impression on the scholarship selection committee,” she said, “Take the time to make sure that it’s a positive one.”
