Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Helpful Tips

It helps to view your scholarship search like a treasure hunt – there is money at the end, but you have to dig around for it. Here are some helpful tips to help you with your search:

• Begin your search in your junior year
• Set up an appointment with your guidance counselor
• Take SAT and ACT tests early
• Focus on colleges or universities that meet your personal, educational goals
• Seek out departmental or athletic scholarships available through the colleges
• Ask if your parent’s employers provide scholarship assistance
• Inquire about student loans or work-study programs