By Lillian Lowry and Madison Hazy
It is the time of the year when seniors must apply for scholarships to be eligible for financial rewards. There are many scholarship opportunities available for you right now! Some are more specific, such as scholarships for athletes or Italians, while others are general scholarships offered to any senior at the school. Senior Guidance Counselor Mr. Cheffo has posted various opportunities on his TEAMS page and has printed copies in his office available for pick up. Take advantage of these opportunities which are offered to you, and stop in to grab some copies soon!
When applying for scholarships it is very important that your essay is convincing as to why you will benefit from this opportunity. Many scholarships have a similar prompt, “Why I Need Scholarship Help” is the most common. When writing these types of essays, you want to include real and valid reasons why the scholarship at hand will benefit your educational and financial needs. Be sure to include any financial hardships, present and past, as well as how you will benefit from this scholarship. It is also a good idea to include your future plans. Best of luck Raiders.
