Scholarship search — compile list of eligible opportunities
5wPersonal statement — draft and revise
3wRequest letters of recommendation — give teachers 4 weeks notice
5wGates Scholarship application — full requirements checklist
3wLocal community scholarships — Rotary, Kiwanis, and chamber of commerce
4wScholarship resume — build activity list with descriptions
4wFinancial aid forms — FAFSA and CSS Profile
5Scholarship essay editing — peer review and polish
3wScholarship essay prompt tracker — organize by question type
4wCommon App essay — draft main personal statement
4wCommon App activities section — refine descriptions
3wScholarship interview prep — practice common questions
10Coca-Cola Scholars Program — check eligibility requirements
2wNational Merit Scholarship — confirm PSAT score eligibility
4wBuild scholarship deadline tracker — prioritize by date and amount
5wCollege-specific merit scholarship research — per school
3w