Scholarship Application Quiz

When is the best time to start looking for scholarships?

• only during senior year of high school

• A few weeks before college starts

• as early as possible

• after receiving a college acceptance letter.

Which of the following can make a scholarship application stand out?

• A well-written essay with personal stories

• Generic responses copied from the internet

• Submitting multiple applications with the same essay

• Applying only for large, well-known scholarships

What is a common mistake students make when applying for scholarships?

• Applying to too many scholarships

• Not following the application instructions

• Writing more than the required word count

• Asking a teacher for a recommendation letter

True or False: You should only apply for scholarships that cover full tuition.

• True

• False

What type of scholarships are available to students?

• Merit-based scholarships

• Need-based scholarships

• athletic scholarships

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reliable place to find scholarships?

• Official university websites

• Government financial aid websites

• Social media posts with no official source

• Scholarship search engines

What should you do if a scholarship application requires a personal essay?

• Write a generic essay that can be reused for all applications

• Tailor the essay to the specific scholarship and share personal experiences

• Ignore the essay and focus on other parts of the application

• Copy an essay from a previous winner

True or False: You should never apply for scholarships with small award amounts?

• True

• False

What is a good strategy for securing more scholarships?

• Applying for multiple scholarships, including smaller ones.

• Only applying to scholarships that seem easy to win

• Waiting until the last minute to submit applications

• Avoiding local scholarships because they have less money.

If a scholarship application asks for personal information like Social Security numbers or bank details, what should you do?

• Provide the information without question.

• Verify the legitimacy of the scholarship before sharing any personal details.

• Assume all scholarship applications require this and proceed

• Ignore the application and move on.