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Brynn
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Where can I find scholarship as a high school senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in radiation therapy or radiation tech I am interested in supporting people on this wellness journey but will need financial support during college.?
Where can I find scholarship as a high school senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in radiation therapy or radiation tech? I am interested in supporting people on this wellness journey but will need financial support during college.
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Gurpreet Lally
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Hi Brynn,
Here are some tips on finding scholarships:
1. Find LOCAL scholarships (scholarships hosted by the college you plan on attending, your high school, local businesses, etc). Why local? There is usually a smaller application pool for these, as you're only competing against your community. For instance, in my hometown, there was a small concrete mixing company that hosted scholarships specifically for seniors who went to my high school. Because I was only competing with a maximum of 800 students, I was able to secure a scholarship! That's not to say you shouldn't apply to bigger scholarships, but be mindful of how many people are also submitting applications (sometimes websites will tell you this information).
2. Talk to the financial aid department of the school you are attending or want to attend to hear more about opportunities that are available.
3. When looking for scholarships, try to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of searching for "scholarships for high school students", try "scholarships for radiology/healthcare majors" or "scholarships for Iowa residents. This will help you quickly identify scholarships that are a good fit for you. Many scholarships will have offerings specifically for students who meet certain criteria (ex: low income, high GPA, part of a minority group). This might be a good way to narrow down the scholarship search as well!
4. While it's not a scholarship, dont forget to fill out your FAFSA! This only applies if you're looking into schools in the United States
Here are some tips on finding scholarships:
1. Find LOCAL scholarships (scholarships hosted by the college you plan on attending, your high school, local businesses, etc). Why local? There is usually a smaller application pool for these, as you're only competing against your community. For instance, in my hometown, there was a small concrete mixing company that hosted scholarships specifically for seniors who went to my high school. Because I was only competing with a maximum of 800 students, I was able to secure a scholarship! That's not to say you shouldn't apply to bigger scholarships, but be mindful of how many people are also submitting applications (sometimes websites will tell you this information).
2. Talk to the financial aid department of the school you are attending or want to attend to hear more about opportunities that are available.
3. When looking for scholarships, try to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of searching for "scholarships for high school students", try "scholarships for radiology/healthcare majors" or "scholarships for Iowa residents. This will help you quickly identify scholarships that are a good fit for you. Many scholarships will have offerings specifically for students who meet certain criteria (ex: low income, high GPA, part of a minority group). This might be a good way to narrow down the scholarship search as well!
4. While it's not a scholarship, dont forget to fill out your FAFSA! This only applies if you're looking into schools in the United States