Scholarships for Women

Several current scholarships for women are Soroptimist, The Girl Friend Factor and AARP. You can access them through Google.

Privacy

"When it comes to privacy and accountablity, people always demand the former for themselves and the latter for everyone else."

--David Brin (American Science Fiction Writer 1950)

FASTWEB

Recently, I browsed the FASTWEB website and signed in as a potential subscriber. The profile questionnaire has been expanded to include information that might be of value to FASTWEB sponsors. Many organizations will pay to have your personal information, thus allowing FASTWEB to provide many FREE valuable services to students. To a great extent the information might benefit the student, but should you want to maintain privacy. be sure to click 'NO THANK YOU" when completing your profile.

Research

"What is research but a blind date with knowledge."

--Unknown

Surfing the Internet

In the last several years, there has been a rapid growth of websites offering scholarships and grants. This method of searching and applying for college money saves time and postage

Several of the websites require that you complete a profile that includes, in addition to you name, address and email: your major and/or career goals, special interests, ethnic background, and grade point average. This information is stored in their database for possible matches.

On Saving Money

"The mint makes it first, it is up to you to make it last."

--Evan Esar (1899-1995)

Scholarships Are Your Best Bet

If a college education is a part of your dream, scholarships are the answer. It is obvious that the financial situation in our country is looking very bleak. Students who would look to student loans as a backup plan may not have that option.

As many organizations start feeling the financial crunch, the available scholarship funds may become more competitive. The time is now to be serious about your scholarship search. I urge juniors in high school to start their research. Talk to your classmates and encourage them to become proactive about funding their future tuition needs.