What are scholarships?
Scholarships are usually monetary awards given to students by an organization or donor to help pay for their education. Students must meet the organization’s or donor’s criteria such as pursuing a certain program of study, having financial need or being an exemplary student.
Where should I look for scholarships?
Start with the scholarship resources page on our website, and specific scholarships on our scholarship list. There are so many more sources out there to find, including community and professional organizations and employers, so spend some time doing research in your community, looking through scholarship websites or in the library!
When should I apply for scholarships?
Deadlines vary for each scholarship, so you can find scholarships to apply for year-round. However, the majority of scholarships are designed to provide funding for students starting classes in fall, so many deadlines are in spring or earlier. In general, you should start looking for scholarships six to nine months before you will need the funding.
How do I improve my chances of winning a scholarship?
Most scholarships attract more applicants than there are awards, so it is important to make sure you meet the scholarship criteria before you apply. Advice for making your scholarship applications the best they can be is available on our Scholarships Essay Tips page.
What do I do when I win a scholarship?
At LWTC, notify the Financial Aid office so that we can apply it to your account and work with the scholarship agency if necessary.
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