Scholarships
Top Six Reasons to Apply for College Scholarships
- Scholarships make education easier to access and level the playing field for all economic levels.
- They could give you access to more colleges.
- Scholarships often come with additional non-monetary support from the organization or school offering it.
- They could help you network with other like-minded scholars.
- Scholarships can give you more experience in your field of choice by requiring volunteer service in that field.
- They can give your résumé a boost.
Scholarship Season is January - April!
Begin Your Scholarship Search Right Here!
Local scholarships GLCPS students have applied for and received:
- Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs Scholarship
- $8,750.00 per year for 4 years, $8,750.00 per year
- One GLCPS student is awarded this scholarship each year
- LGBTQ+ Scholarship
- Charles Lewin Interfaith Scholarship
- Cape Verdean Recognition Scholarship
Visit the GLCPS College & Career Center for more information.
PREPARING TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- Track Applications and Requirements on a Planner or Calendar
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Print Copies of Current Transcript
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Print Copies of Résumé
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Print Copies of College Acceptance
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Print Copies of SAR Financial Aid Report (FAFSA)
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Write Scholarship Essay or Modify College Application Essay to Fit the Specific Scholarship