It’s finally finals and we know what that means – the Skylight will be out of energy drinks, more YouTube videos will be looked at this week than have been watched all term, and MSOE’s campus will look like the next season of the Walking Dead.   To make this week extra special, we wanted to give you a few extra motivational memes as well as some tips to get you through the summertime slump of scholarship searching (or S^4, if you wish). Congratulations again to all of our seniors – we can’t wait to see where you go after MSOE!!

Scholarship Tip #1: Look Far & Wide

Scholarships can be found anywhere! Other than Money Monday, you can check out your local library, various charitable organizations (such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, etc.), your/your parents employers, and more! We have a great list of some recommended search engines as well that you can see here.   Pro-tip: If you’re creating a profile on an online scholarship search engine, be sure to answer as many biographical questions as possible! It will really narrow your search down to scholarships applicable to you.

Scholarship Tip #2: Bulk Up That Essay

We get it – we don’t have an English degree program at MSOE and not everyone is super keen on writing. Thankfully, there are lots of resources for you to create a rockin’ essay that will last you many applications. If you’re stuck on where to start, we suggest you answer these questions:  

1. What is your background?
2. Why did you pick your major?
3. Why did you pick MSOE?
4. What makes you unique?
5. How will this scholarship help you?  

Once you’ve got this base down, you can bring it to the Financial Aid Office, Writing Center, or even Career Services to get some feedback! Want us to take a look at your essay over the summer? Email finaid@msoe.edu or fill out the writing assistance form here!

Scholarship Tip #3: Submit Often, Follow Up If Needed

Scholarship searching is year-round and shouldn’t stop once you’re out of school for the summer. Once you’ve found the scholarship for you, you’ve written the essay, now what? Obvious answer: turn it in. It is a lot easier if you get it in early and then forgot you submitted it than if you forget to submit it at all! In addition to just handing in your application, give the donor/organization 1-2 months to process (after the submission deadline) and follow up with them if you haven’t heard anything.

Due This Week

2018-19 MSOE Sophomores: Andy Walker Mobley, IV: $1,000 EE Scholarship 

All Available Scholarships

To see a quick list of all available scholarships, please click here.   

This blog will return Monday, June 4.  Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!