How to get the scholarship
information you need?
 
Getting information about scholarships is as easy as picking up the phone, sending an e-mail or writing a postcard. The organizations that administer scholarships have booklets, brochures and applications just waiting to be sent to interested students.

You can call or write. If you call, be sure to get the name and title of the person with whom you spoke. They may ask you about your academic and extracurricular interests. This is not a formal interview, but a way to see if their program is appropriate for you.

If you write or e-mail, be sure include your name and full address. Tell them when you hope to start school (i.e., when you will be applying) and list any subjects, activities or campus support services in which you are interested. When writing for scholarship applications, it is better to send a more complete letter of introduction. The following should be included in your letter.

Keep a list of the programs where you requested information; note the date. Generally, if you have not received anything back within a month, you should call the office and ask again. If you are requesting information close to the deadline, you should definitely call to request application materials. Organizations may extend the deadline by a week of two if you call close to the deadline. BUT, do not rely on that - it is better to request information early, giving yourself enough time to complete a strong application.
 
Date 

Scholarship Committee Coordinator 
Scholarship Organization 
Address 
City, State Zip 

Dear Scholarship Coordinator; 

I recently learned of your "Name of Scholarship" program. Would you please send me your application materials? 

I am a senior in high school and plan to begin college next fall. I would like to study math and economics. Eventually I would like to become a teacher. 

This scholarship would help me pay for college, allowing me to achieve my educational and career goals. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, 

Your name 
Your full address, phone number Scholarships Sources