Scholarship Advising Handbook
This section outline steps
that will assist faculty, counselors or advisors to assist a student in the scholarship
process.
Step 2: Reviewing the Scholarship Application Packet
- Reviewing
the Eligibility Requirements
- Reviewing the
Performance Requirements
- Reviewing the
Application Form
- Requesting Letters
of Recommendation
- Writing Personal
Statements and Essays
- Requesting Transcripts
- Enclosing a
Photograph
- Documenting Eligibility
- Enclosing a Resume
- Enclosing a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE)
Step 4: Referring to Appropriate Resources
- Center for Scholarship Information
- Personal statement or scholarship
essays: Writer's Resource Lab
- Letters of recommendation: Professors, employers and counselors
- Transcripts: Enrollment Services
- Financial
Aid: Office of Financial Aid
Step 5: Following-Up
- Connect with student (e-mail, phone call, appointment)
- Review homework given to student
- Identify remaining work
- Provide encouragement
Step 6: Wrapping-Up
- Confirm student has submitted the application
- Request feedback from student and a promise to report the results of award
