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Willie
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What scholarships are still available ?
I am a Senior at Southaven High School; I have played football and run track in my years, while also earning a 4.4 GPA. I plan to double major in Psychology and political science. #Fall25
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DENNIS BREEN
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Cary, North Carolina
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Hi Willie: Well done with the GPA and sports. However, I can not answer your question because I do not know whioch scholarships turned you down! It's still early - with your record I am sure some will Show up!
Chinyere Okafor
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Hi Willie,
First of all, congrats! Your combination of passion, athletics, and academics is outstanding. A 4.4 GPA while running track and playing football speaks much about your work ethic, discipline, and time management. Many scholarship committees specifically seek such attributes.
The good news is that there are still plenty of scholarships available for Fall '25 graduates, especially if you know where to search and take immediate action.
Start with scholarships offered by colleges. Merit scholarships are still given out by several universities long into the spring, particularly to exceptional students like you. Some require a brief application after acceptance, while others are automatic based on exam results and GPA. Additionally, if you intend to double major in political science and psychology, look into departmental scholarships, which are typically given out later and are not as competitive as national honors.
Next, consider scholarships based on leadership and athletics. Many organizations offer scholarships for student-athletes that honor leadership, determination, and teamwork, even if you aren't being recruited to play at the collegiate level. Committees appreciate multi-sport athletes who successfully balance academics, and football and track are excellent measures of dedication.
Don't forget about regional and municipal scholarships. Because fewer students are applying, these are some of the top possibilities that are still accessible. Consult the counseling office at your high school, local foundations, churches, civic associations (such as Rotary or Lions Clubs), community groups, and local companies. A large number of these scholarships are intended especially for seniors with leadership experience and high GPAs.
Additionally, you ought to submit an application for any remaining national scholarships. You can filter by GPA, leadership, athletics, and intended majors on websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, Going Merry, and College Board's scholarship search. Scholarships related to psychology, public service, law, political leadership, debate, civic participation, or future government employment are a good fit for your interests.
Even if you think you won't be eligible for need-based help, be sure you've filled out the FAFSA. It can open doors to grants, work-study, and other aid you would not anticipate, and it is required for many merit scholarships and institutional rewards.
Lastly, concentrate on strong, effective applications. Make use of a single, well-written personal statement that emphasizes your leadership in athletics, academic prowess, and passion for political science and psychology. Next, modify it a little for every scholarship. More important than applying to dozens of scholarships at once are consistency and follow-through.
Willie, you're in a great situation. Your GPA, sports experience, and well-defined academic objectives make you a strong candidate for a number of currently available scholarships.
Best wishes!
First of all, congrats! Your combination of passion, athletics, and academics is outstanding. A 4.4 GPA while running track and playing football speaks much about your work ethic, discipline, and time management. Many scholarship committees specifically seek such attributes.
The good news is that there are still plenty of scholarships available for Fall '25 graduates, especially if you know where to search and take immediate action.
Start with scholarships offered by colleges. Merit scholarships are still given out by several universities long into the spring, particularly to exceptional students like you. Some require a brief application after acceptance, while others are automatic based on exam results and GPA. Additionally, if you intend to double major in political science and psychology, look into departmental scholarships, which are typically given out later and are not as competitive as national honors.
Next, consider scholarships based on leadership and athletics. Many organizations offer scholarships for student-athletes that honor leadership, determination, and teamwork, even if you aren't being recruited to play at the collegiate level. Committees appreciate multi-sport athletes who successfully balance academics, and football and track are excellent measures of dedication.
Don't forget about regional and municipal scholarships. Because fewer students are applying, these are some of the top possibilities that are still accessible. Consult the counseling office at your high school, local foundations, churches, civic associations (such as Rotary or Lions Clubs), community groups, and local companies. A large number of these scholarships are intended especially for seniors with leadership experience and high GPAs.
Additionally, you ought to submit an application for any remaining national scholarships. You can filter by GPA, leadership, athletics, and intended majors on websites like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, Going Merry, and College Board's scholarship search. Scholarships related to psychology, public service, law, political leadership, debate, civic participation, or future government employment are a good fit for your interests.
Even if you think you won't be eligible for need-based help, be sure you've filled out the FAFSA. It can open doors to grants, work-study, and other aid you would not anticipate, and it is required for many merit scholarships and institutional rewards.
Lastly, concentrate on strong, effective applications. Make use of a single, well-written personal statement that emphasizes your leadership in athletics, academic prowess, and passion for political science and psychology. Next, modify it a little for every scholarship. More important than applying to dozens of scholarships at once are consistency and follow-through.
Willie, you're in a great situation. Your GPA, sports experience, and well-defined academic objectives make you a strong candidate for a number of currently available scholarships.
Best wishes!