Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.
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You Will Need
你需要

Some determination
一些决心

A "brag sheet"
个人简历

A school counselor
学校顾问

A computer with internet access
能上网的电脑

Steps
步骤

STEP 1 Know your eligibility
1.了解自己的资格

Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you're interested in.
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STEP 2 Write a 'brag sheet'
2.书写个人简历

Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.
打印出一份个人简历——列明你参加的活动和所取得的成就，拿给老师和其他导师，让他们为你写推荐信fvnr]H~]@zrnt。

STEP 3 Meet with financial counselor
3.财务顾问

Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you're already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.
与你所在学校的财务顾问或辅导员预约，如果你已经入读了学校的话s|u%NQKLkATM。他们会帮助你进行组织，充实你的申请，为你提供奖学金方面的信息~XV;X*L&9Qf7。

Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.
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STEP 4 Search online
4.上网搜索

Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.
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Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission's web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.
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STEP 5 Search locally
5.当地搜索

You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.
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STEP 6 Contact colleges
6.联系大学

Don't be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you've narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.
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STEP 7 Apply
7.申请

Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you'll be able to send out, and the more likely you won't need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!
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The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.
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