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At Chester College of New England we encourage in addition to the FAFSA that you research and apply to the thousands of scholarships that are available. Our college community has compiled a list of great information and opportunities. We believe that dedication in this regard will help not only reduce your debt burdens but will also help with future opportunities (i.e. graduate school admissions and employment opportunities post graduation).
Scholarship request Sample Letter
Here are some links to get you started:
www.studentedge.com
A great resource for students with information about paying for college and a scholarship search engine.
A listing of numerous scholarships, grants, contests, fellowships, jobs and internships in the arts.
www.givemescholarships.com
Helpful advice about writing your scholarship essay and common blunders.
New Hampshire College and University council.
This website is a great source to find random scholarships.
Here is a list put together by one of our successful students who was able to collect upwards of $30,000 in scholarship monies.
www.wcanh.org
This website is from the Women's caucus for art - New Hampshire chapter. They offer a $1,000 College scholarship plus one-year membership in WCA/NH including exhibition opportunities. Deadline for submission is April 1st with notification given by May 15th. Scholarship payable to school upon confirmation of enrollment.
http://www.collegeandfinance.com/32-weird-scholarships-almost-anyone-can-get/
Information on 32 weird scholarship anyone can get.
The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative will be offering six $1,500 scholarships.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
More Ideas?
Does a parent, uncle, aunt, brother etc. work for a company that might give a scholarship. Contact the local lions Club, Rotary Club, Masons, Eastern Star, religious affiliations, organizations associated with your ethnic background.
Search online:
Names of association related to your major e.g. National Photography association, New England Photography Association, New Hampshire Photography Association.
Look for scholarships and/or tuition reinbusement with companies e.g. Walmart, Stop and Shop, Lowe's and Coca Cola.
Local Banks, hospital, etc. often give scholarships.
Green Note
http://greennote.com
Helping Students connect with their social network to secure low-cost student loans. GreenNote is an innovative company that has been created to help students obtain loans for education via social netowrking rather than through lending methods.
