Step 3: Search and Apply for Scholarships - Final Steps
Students who complete their profile (step 2) but do NOT complete the SEARCH and APPLY steps will NOT be considered for any scholarship. Please complete these important steps!
Applications for high school scholarships will open on February 15. You will not match to any scholarships before that date. Scholarship applications will close March 31.
Between February 15 and March 31, log on to your student profile.
College Students: scholarships will open July 15 and close August 15. Please substitute these dates in the following instructions.
SEARCH:
On your dashboard page, look under the section: My Scholarships.
After February 15, click the button "Search for Scholarships".
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Answer all Affiliate Custom Eligibility questions you see.
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High School students: "I understand that I need to complete my GOALS ESSAY, accurately request my TRANSCRIPT, and complete the SEARCH and APPLY processes to be eligible for ANY scholarship."
College Students: Click yes to continue. -
College Students: "I understand that I need to enter my EFC and upload my TRANSCRIPT to be eligible for ANY scholarship."
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Click YES, and SUBMIT to continue.
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College Students: Click on the red "Questions" button in the Scholarship Program Name box.
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You will be prompted to answer 2 essay questions,
1. "Briefly describe your college experience and goals for completing your degree. Specifically include academic accomplishments, community leadership and volunteerism, and any barriers to school success you have overcome."
2. "When will you graduate and what degree will you receive? Do you plan to pursue an advanced degree in the next 1-3 years after graduation? If so, please describe your educational plans." -
100-200 words max
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We recommend you type your responses in a document then paste it here when complete.
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Click the "Verify Eligibility" button to see scholarships you match to.
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APPLY:
If you matched to any Dollars for Scholars Scholarships, they will appear under the orange banner "Scholarship Applications Ready to Complete". Depending on the scholarship, you may be asked for additional information to determine further eligibility or if there is a question that is unique to only that scholarship.
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Click on the red "Questions" button to answer questions which will make the "Apply" button turn red.
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You will need to click "Apply" for EACH of the scholarships listed and this will submit your information. You should only click Apply when all of Step 2 above is finished and you completed your profile.
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If you do not click APPLY for a scholarship, you will not be considered for that scholarship.
Students who complete their profile (step 2) but do NOT complete the SEARCH and APPLY steps will NOT be considered for any scholarship. Please complete this important step!
High School Students:
ALL PROFILES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCHOLARSHIPS BY MARCH 31 AT 11:59 PM.
The system will not allow you to apply after this time, so plan accordingly.
College Students:
ALL PROFILES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCHOLARSHIPS BY August 15 AT 11:59 PM.
The system will not allow you to apply after this time, so plan accordingly.
updated January 2024
