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(Read it out loud!)
• Eye halve a spelling checker
It came with my pea sea,
It plainly marquees four my
revue
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• Eye strike a key and type a
word
And weight for it two say,
Weather eye am wrong oar
write
It shows me strait a weigh.
• As soon as a mist ache is maid
It nose bee fore two long,
And eye can put the error rite
Its rare lea ever wrong.
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• To rite with care is quite a feet
Of witch won should bee
proud,
And wee mussed dew the best
wee can,
Sew flaw's are knot aloud.
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it
Your sure reel glad two no,
Its letter perfect awl the weigh
My checker tolled me sew.
• -Sauce unknown
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Tips for Applying for Scholarships
Presenters
Robert Durham
College Now
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David Marsteller
University of Akron
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The Scholarship Search
• Think Local
• Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment.
• Think Specific
• Scholarships are available for students based on academic
achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students,
etc.
• Think Easy
• Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or
university.
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The Scholarship Search
• Can be merit based, need based or a
combination of both
• Students should always contact schools in
regards to deadlines & requirements
• Outside scholarship searches should
begin local and work their way out
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The Scholarship Search
http://www.uakron.edu/finaid
– In “Types of Aid” click “Scholarship
Programs” Several areas here…
– Deadline for continuing and transfer students
is May 1st
• Visit www.uakron.edu/uaaf
• Check with your departments
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The Scholarship Search
• www.ocis.org
– Username: csp
– Password: ohiocis03
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College Now Greater Cleveland
Adult Learner Scholarship
• www.collegenowgc.org
• 19 or above who have interrupted their
education for at least one year
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High school diploma or GED
Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant
Taking at least 6 credit hours
Maintaining a 2.5 GPA
Resident of Northeast Ohio
• Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning,
Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County
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Summit County Resident????
• www.summitcountyscholarships.org
This is a site sponsored by the GAR
foundation listing a variety of scholarships
for students from Summit County—
predominantly these are for traditional
aged students but there are some gems
for adult students!
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Applying for scholarships
• Be sure you meet all deadlines
• Understand what is required for
submission
• Follow up in a timely manner if you have
not heard from awarding institution
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Essays
• Choosing a topic
– Are you answering the question
– Do you have enough information to support
your topic
– Is your topic too controversial or too boring
– Is your topic unique or can you put a unique
spin on it
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Essays
• Writing your essay
– Use the essay as a chance to separate
yourself from others
– Write so people understand what you are
saying
– The body of your essay should support the
introduction
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Essays
• Proofing an essay
– Ask at least two honest and qualified people
to read over your essay
– If you quoted something make sure you cited
it correctly
– Make sure each word counts
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