The thought of college and how to pay for it can feel overwhelming.
Kenwood’s AVID program is one option and resource available to help students navigate the ups and downs of getting in to college and to learn more about the opportunities of scholarships. A scholarship is free money to go towards one’s college education. Doing things while in high school to stand out and get noticed or recognized can help lead to scholarship dollars.
Most schools offer merit scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to a student based on academic achievement and is awarded at varied levels with a student’s acceptance. However, there are many other ways to earn scholarship dollars. There’s always the hope of an athletic scholarship for those that participate in competitive sports and want to make the higher commitment to playing in college.
There are lots of other local and area of specialty scholarships available that often are easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. Your school counselor team is great starting point for learning more about local scholarships.
The best way to qualify for any scholarship is by earning strong grades, being involved in sports or activities, showing leadership, and sometimes a student’s demonstrated financial need. Many scholarships have you fill out an application, write an essay, and sometimes even provide recommendation letters. You can apply through school, colleges, community organizations, or online scholarship websites. You work for a scholarship by showing your talent and skills to impress.
Getting a scholarship shows your talent and promise. So if you want to have a promising future, work hard and strive for excellence. Because only you can control your future.
This year’s graduating class of 2026 earned a combined $15.7 million dollars in scholarships! Money is out there for any of us to grab to make our college dreams a reality.
