There’s some good news for seniors looking for college scholarships: there are many scholarships out there! Accessing those resources takes time and effort — and planning. Generally speaking, you will have to apply for each individual scholarship and most will require a combination of a transcript, recommendations, and an essay.
DCHS students can also apply for the following merit scholarships offered to graduating DC seniors:
This is a one-time scholarship given to a graduating senior of Denver Christian School who will be attending college in the fall.
This is a one-time scholarship given to a graduating senior of Denver Christian School interested in pursuing engineering and who will be attending college in the fall.
This is a one-time scholarship given to a graduating senior of Denver Christian School interested in pursuing accounting or finance and who will be attending college in the fall.
This scholarship is given to current Denver Christian School students interested in a medical career to help with tuition and fees.
External Scholarship Sources
Here are some of the most common ways to find scholarships:Other schools have additional scholarships you have to apply for separately. Watch deadlines carefully, and apply as early as you can.
- Do a search at one of the following websites:
- Scholar Snapp (linked to the Common App) makes applying for scholarships faster and easier. This free, simple to use solution allows students to reuse their application information. Contact information, essays, transcripts, and more move from one application to another. Together we save students time and energy.
- Ask parents, relatives, and friends if their workplaces offer scholarships.
- Visit the College & Career Office or local library to find scholarship books.
- Visit your prospective occupation’s professional association website. You can find the professional associations by visiting the online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which can be found on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Website. Type in your occupation, click on the profile, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. You will find the association websites under “Sources of Additional Information.”
- Apply to college early (before Thanksgiving), which will help you find obtain scholarship money. This will maximize your chances of obtaining scholarship money.
- File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year to maximize grant and state aid funding.
- When looking at college choices, be sure to research the available scholarships and aid that each offers. Many schools also disclose what you can expect to receive in merit aid. You can also find similar information on College Board – view the “Cost & Financial Aid”.
- Scholar Snapp (linked to the Common App) makes applying for scholarships faster and easier. This free, simple to use solution allows students to reuse their application information. Contact information, essays, transcripts, and more move from one application to another. Together we save students time and energy.
PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful of scholarship scams. In general, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Also, be careful of scholarship emails that are sent to you asking for too much personal information.
Additional Resources
NACAC Financial Aid Presentation — Paying for College
US Department of Education — Understanding Financial Aid
US Department of Education — Parent’s Guide for Completing the FAFSA Start to Finish
US Department of Education — Financial Aid Toolkit
US Department of Education — Federal Student Aid Handbook