Test your knowledge

Ready for a quick review of what you just learned here? Check yourself with this quick quiz – and then download the checklist at the end to keep your search on track.

1. Which of the following are good places in your neighborhood to ask about finding scholarships?

Your school

Your local library

Your house of worship

Workplaces or organizations your parents/guardians belong to

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

2. Why is it a good idea to contact your local and state government offices about scholarships?

They want your vote

They give grants to people who have connections

They often have scholarship and grant money to give to college-bound students

You may become famous

Correct! Wrong!

3. Which is NOT a good reason you may have more success looking locally for scholarships than nationally?

Fewer number of applicants competing for them

People who know you may be able to recommend you

They always offer more money

Local organizations are interested in advancing the success of their local area

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4. State governments give out scholarships for which of the following reasons?

If the student comes from a low income family

If the student agrees to attend a school in the state

If the student agrees to work in the state after graduation

If the student agrees to make certain career training choices

All of the above

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5. What should you do if you a service asks you to pay for a scholarship search?

Tell them you’ll think about it

Put a video of them on Tik-Tok

Throw your hands in the air and bemoan the state of mankind

Stop all connection with them and do not send them any money in any form

Correct! Wrong!