Scholarships & Job Interview Preparedness

A type of financial aid that allows students to work and pay off a portion of their tuition

• Work Study Programs

• Paid Internships

• Employee Compensation Programs

• Scholastic Job Programs

Which of the following should NOT be on your list of items that you've prepared for scholarship applications:

• Transcripts

• Letters of Rec

• 250 - 500 word essay

• Proof of Debt

The more difficult the tasks and requirements for the scholarship, the more competition there is for it.

• True

• False

Which of the following is something you can get a scholarship for (check all that apply)

• Grades/GPA

• Being Hindu

• My Job at Chick-fil-A

• Having a mother in the military

• Being really good a frisbee player

You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team because you are that good. What type of aid is this?

• A scholarship

• A grant

• Work Study

• Loan

What should you have prepared and ready for scholarship applications? Select all that apply

• Personal Info (Address, DOB,)

• Letters of recommendation

• Recommender's contact information

• Transcripts

It is better to apply for a few scholarships that you know you can get rather than apply to a large amount of scholarships and waste your time.

• True

• False

It is better to wait until I actually get accepted to college before I start applying for scholarships.

• True

• False

All scholarships will have the same requirements

• True

• False

When answering interview questions, it is important to...

• Be specific

• Be general

• Stretch the truth to look better

• Take up as much time as possible.