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Scholarships
Grants
College Work
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Loans

What Makes a Strong Candidate?
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• Strong GPA and class rank
Strong SAT or ACT score
Involved in extracurriculars
Demonstrated leader
Rigorous college prep curriculum
Excellent writer
Unique
Financial need

Scholarships awarded
$10,156,925
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• Merit 72%
Academic 22%
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Athletic 2%
Military 2%
Other 2%

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Merit Scholarships
Academic
Sport
Talent
Need Scholarships
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Local Scholarships
State Scholarships
National Scholarships

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 Your Application
ABOR GPA (16 Core Classes) on 4.0 scale
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Test Scores:
SAT
ACT
Class Rank https://scholarships.asu.edu/estimator https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-termsand-conditions

•4 English
•Writing and Literature
•4 Math
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry or higher
•3 Science
Essential Elements of Science, Biology, Applied
Biological Systems, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science,
Physics, Human Anatomy, Environmental Science
•2 Social Studies
American/Arizona History + Government or
World Studies
•2 World Languages
2 years of the same language: Spanish, German
French, Sign Language
•1 Fine Art
Drawing, Ceramics, Jewelry,
Drama, Band, Orchestra, Chorus

• Volunteer/Leadership experience is often a selection criteria for scholarships
• How Can Dobson Students Volunteer?
– Mesa Public Schools Honor for Excellence in Service Learning
• Students who earn 150+ hours on approved projects will have this honor printed on their transcript
• Visit this website for information and project ideas: www.mesaservicelearning.org
• Contact Ms. Schoof our Service Learning Coach to get your project approved
– Room D32
– (480) 472- 3292
– sschoof@mpsaz.org

The following academic requirements:
– 16 core competency courses with a B or better
– GPA of 3.5 – unweighted 4.0 scale OR
– Class Rank in the top 5% of graduating class
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ONE of the following assessment options:
– EXCEED Standards on all 3 AIMS tests
– EXCEED Standards on 2 AIMS tests and MEET on 1
(Plus score at least 3 on two AP tests)
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MUST score a 29 on ACT or 1300 on SAT (Reading and Math)
• 25% state university tuition waiver for 1 year
• Renewable for four years if requirements met
• Notified of award in July (after graduation)

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Waivers for Top 15 %
Waivers for top ASSET Scores
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English: Placement in Honors English
Reading: Exempted from CRE101
 Math: Placement in MAT120 or Higher
Must join Honors College
Must submit application

Western Undergraduate Exchange
• Select western states:
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
• Select schools, various criteria
• 150% of instate tuition
• Students must apply to receive the rate http://www.wiche.edu/wue

• Scholastic Diploma recommended
• Get list of approved Dobson classes
• Must register with clearinghouse

Additional University Scholarships
• University financial aid website
• University department website
• Take PSAT Saturday, October 19, 2013 of junior year for national scholarships

• Very common part of a scholarship application
• Chose your recommenders wisely
• Give them plenty of notice (At least 2 to 3 weeks)
• Give them a copy of your resume and any other information that is important for the scholarship
• Follow up with them to make sure they remember due dates

Free Application For Federal Student Aid
This form is used to apply free for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans.
 File Electronically! www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Read the form!
Answer questions carefully!
 Apply Early!
 Opens January 1 st
Check deadlines!

• Everyone should fill out the FAFSA.
• To be eligible for some scholarships you must have a completed FAFSA.
• Fill it out even if you know that you do not have financial need.

Dobson High School
Tuesday, December 3 rd at 6:30PM
Come hear a presentation about how to complete the FAFSA

 Gift Money
 No-Repayment
 2 Specific Kinds
 PELL Grant
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 Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
Must submit a FAFSA to qualify

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College administered
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Earn hourly wage
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Campus jobs
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Usually 10 to 20 hours per week
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Recommend 15 hours

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Must repay
Low interest rate
No payments while still enrolled in school
Specific kinds
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Subsidized = Interest does not accumulate while student is in school
Unsubsidized= Interest does accumulate while student is in school

Air Force
Merchant Marine
Naval
West Point
Coast Guard
Very Competitive
Full Scholarship with Admittance

Partial to Full Scholarships
Air Force
Army
Naval/Marine
Attend a traditional
University/College
Must serve term in the military

• Send money.
• You are one of the finalists.
• Your name was drawn from a list of many students across the United States
• Request credit card #.
• Everyone is eligible.
• Service will do application work.
• Scholarship winner guarantee.

• Dobson Published Scholarships List
– Updated throughout the week
– Direct links to scholarships
– Available on the Dobson Counseling website
• Dobson Counseling News Feed
– Events and opportunities for Dobson students
– Sign up to get e-mail notifications
• Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about scholarships and your applications

• Check the Dobson Counseling website regularly
• Sign up for the Dobson Counseling News Feed
• Prepare a resume
• Pre-plan letters of recommendation
• Write essays and proofread
• Write Thank You Notes
• Attend Financial Aid Night at Dobson on December 3rd