1. Scholarship Application

American School Counselor Association National Standards: This lesson is aligned with ASCA Academic B2.7 and C1.5 and with Personal & Social B1.12. Students will identify postsecondary options that are consistent with their interest, achievement, aptitude, and abilities. They will demonstrate understanding that school success is necessary for postsecondary success and will develop an action plan (in this case through financial aid procedures) to achieve their goals.

21^st Century Skills: 

·   Self-direction: Systematic and comprehensive planning, Self-instruction, Resources, Effective and sustained effort, Self-monitoring and reflection, Results are valuable

·   Digital Communication: Electronic environments, Conventions and etiquette in media, Design elements, Responsible behavior

·   Problem Solving: Identifying and addressing obstacles, Identifying solutions, Solving the problem

·   Teacher Lesson

 

·   Computer/Internet Access

·   Ask students about their prior knowledge of scholarships. Have they previously experienced any type of scholarship for academic or other situations? What are their insights in to the process? Were they aware that applying for scholarships is one way of gaining financial aid for post-secondary education?

·   Show the following three videos to help students gain an understanding of how scholarships can help in their future education.

·   theWashBoard.org- Tips #1   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McvJXCvfKlI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU26IXWNJ3FfJRliC3WkJiUw  

·   theWashBoard.org- Tips #2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Q_ta2C8gg&list=UU26IXWNJ3FfJRliC3WkJiUw  

·   theWashBoard.org- Tips #3     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rT4lH-0Gfg&list=UU26IXWNJ3FfJRliC3WkJiUw  

·   Then have students visit theWashBoard.org ( http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspx ) to learn how they could go about registering and searching for scholarships.

·   They may choose to create a log in and explore the site further.

·   Discuss the process of applying for scholarships through school.

·   Using the projector, as a class Review your school’s individual scholarship application & explain the process and benefits.

·   Have students download their own copy of the school scholarship application and work to complete it.

·   When students have completed their school scholarship application they will need to UPLOAD it with their name to the class Moodle site AND turn it in to the Career Center staff member.