Applying for scholarships - expectations?

missypie
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:30:43 +0000

I have found that a lot of the outside scholarships end up being need based. You may find one for Eagle Scouts, or Presbyterian trombone players, or whatever, but if you read lots of the forms carefully, you’ll find that there is a need component.

I also get the feeling that some of the local scholarships (elementary school PTA, sports booster club etc.) may unofficially take need into account to decide between two kids…and really, I think that is okay. I mean, if the committee members just know that the dad of Candidate A is a major CEO and the mom of Candidate B is a single mother working at Target, all other things being equal, the scale would probably tip to Candidate B.