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Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.
免費讀大學的錢到處都是，你只需要知道哪里有就可以了。
You Will Need
你需要
Some determination
一些決心
A "brag sheet"
個人簡歷
A school counselor
學校顧問
A computer with internet access
能上網(wǎng)的電腦
Steps
步驟
STEP 1 Know your eligibility
1.了解自己的資格
Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you're interested in.
獎學金通常分為五類：學術(shù)，體育，按照需求，按照興趣或俱樂部，或者文化類的獎學金。確保你了解自己感興趣的任何一種獎學金的要求。
STEP 2 Write a 'brag sheet'
2.書寫個人簡歷
Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.
打印出一份個人簡歷——列明你參加的活動和所取得的成就，拿給老師和其他導師，讓他們?yōu)槟銓懲扑]信。
STEP 3 Meet with financial counselor
3.財務(wù)顧問
Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you're already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.
與你所在學校的財務(wù)顧問或輔導員預(yù)約，如果你已經(jīng)入讀了學校的話。他們會幫助你進行組織，充實你的申請，為你提供獎學金方面的信息。
Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.
許多獎學金要求個人隨筆。為了節(jié)約時間，可以寫一份經(jīng)過編輯每種申請都可以使用的隨筆。
STEP 4 Search online
4.上網(wǎng)搜索
Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.
上網(wǎng)搜索。有一些網(wǎng)站提供免費的，個性化的數(shù)據(jù)庫搜索，為你選擇的和鮮為人知的獎學金。
Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission's web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.
警惕那些服務(wù)收費的網(wǎng)站。在美國聯(lián)邦貿(mào)易委員會網(wǎng)站上查看關(guān)于獎學金陷阱的更多信息，了解需要注意哪些方面。
STEP 5 Search locally
5.當?shù)厮阉?BR> You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.
你或許會感到驚訝，許多當?shù)仄髽I(yè)，教堂和社區(qū)組織為即將畢業(yè)的高年級學生提供獎學金。向?qū)W校咨詢，獲得過去曾經(jīng)提供獎學金的組織名單。
STEP 6 Contact colleges
6.聯(lián)系大學
Don't be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you've narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.
勇敢地聯(lián)系可能就讀的學校，了解他們提供哪些獎學金。一旦縮小了學校范圍，聯(lián)系其財務(wù)資助辦公室，咨詢?yōu)榇髮W新生提供的獎學金。
STEP 7 Apply
7.申請
Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you'll be able to send out, and the more likely you won't need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!
開始申請——如果可以的話，使用這些獎學金之前一年就開始申請。越早開始申請，你能遞交的申請越多，不需更多兼職工作就順利畢業(yè)的可能性越大。
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.
齊克與索菲高年級呼喊鴨子紀念賽為呼喊鴨子技巧高的高中生提供1500美元的獎學金。
Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.
免費讀大學的錢到處都是，你只需要知道哪里有就可以了。
You Will Need
你需要
Some determination
一些決心
A "brag sheet"
個人簡歷
A school counselor
學校顧問
A computer with internet access
能上網(wǎng)的電腦
Steps
步驟
STEP 1 Know your eligibility
1.了解自己的資格
Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you're interested in.
獎學金通常分為五類：學術(shù)，體育，按照需求，按照興趣或俱樂部，或者文化類的獎學金。確保你了解自己感興趣的任何一種獎學金的要求。
STEP 2 Write a 'brag sheet'
2.書寫個人簡歷
Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.
打印出一份個人簡歷——列明你參加的活動和所取得的成就，拿給老師和其他導師，讓他們?yōu)槟銓懲扑]信。
STEP 3 Meet with financial counselor
3.財務(wù)顧問
Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you're already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.
與你所在學校的財務(wù)顧問或輔導員預(yù)約，如果你已經(jīng)入讀了學校的話。他們會幫助你進行組織，充實你的申請，為你提供獎學金方面的信息。
Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.
許多獎學金要求個人隨筆。為了節(jié)約時間，可以寫一份經(jīng)過編輯每種申請都可以使用的隨筆。
STEP 4 Search online
4.上網(wǎng)搜索
Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.
上網(wǎng)搜索。有一些網(wǎng)站提供免費的，個性化的數(shù)據(jù)庫搜索，為你選擇的和鮮為人知的獎學金。
Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission's web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.
警惕那些服務(wù)收費的網(wǎng)站。在美國聯(lián)邦貿(mào)易委員會網(wǎng)站上查看關(guān)于獎學金陷阱的更多信息，了解需要注意哪些方面。
STEP 5 Search locally
5.當?shù)厮阉?BR> You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.
你或許會感到驚訝，許多當?shù)仄髽I(yè)，教堂和社區(qū)組織為即將畢業(yè)的高年級學生提供獎學金。向?qū)W校咨詢，獲得過去曾經(jīng)提供獎學金的組織名單。
STEP 6 Contact colleges
6.聯(lián)系大學
Don't be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you've narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.
勇敢地聯(lián)系可能就讀的學校，了解他們提供哪些獎學金。一旦縮小了學校范圍，聯(lián)系其財務(wù)資助辦公室，咨詢?yōu)榇髮W新生提供的獎學金。
STEP 7 Apply
7.申請
Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you'll be able to send out, and the more likely you won't need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!
開始申請——如果可以的話，使用這些獎學金之前一年就開始申請。越早開始申請，你能遞交的申請越多，不需更多兼職工作就順利畢業(yè)的可能性越大。
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.
齊克與索菲高年級呼喊鴨子紀念賽為呼喊鴨子技巧高的高中生提供1500美元的獎學金。