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Scholarship Resources
In addition to scholarships available through
Muskegon Community College and local
community foundations, scholarships are
often available through other sources. Many
local and national civic and community
organizations have a long tradition of
investing in local talent. Scholarships are
often awarded to those who simply take the
time to investigate. Your employer may also
offer educational incentives.
Here are some other resources to consider
when seeking scholarships:
• High school guidance office
• Local public library
• Chamber of Commerce
• Local community foundations
• Online resources such as:
• www.finaid.org
• www.petersons.com
• www.cashe.com
• www.ed.gov
• www.fastweb.com
Essay writing tips
• Make sure you answer the question.
• Revise. Editing takes time. Spell
check doesn’t always help.
• Be yourself and be original.
• Word choice is important in your
composition for clarity.
• Big words don’t necessarily
mean big scholarships.
• Spend time on the introduction and
make body paragraphs relate to it.
• A good ending is important.
• Leave it alone for a while then go
back and take another look.
• Give your draft to others to review.
• Revise, revise, and revise!
10 Muskegon Community College 2013-2014 Scholarship Guide