Scholarship Tips
Important tips to remember when applying for scholarships
- Scholarship applications are available in the Counselors Office and online at CBISD.com. You may also request a copy of the CHS Local Scholarship Application.
- The counselors will assist you with additional information upon request.
- Listen for scholarship announcements and follow news updates on CBISD.com and our CHS Facebook News.
- Be aware of the following items on each application.
- Eligibility requirements
- Deadline
- Number of recommendation letters required
- Specifically, who these letters must be from
- Address where application must be submitted
- Special instructions or requirements
- Be complete. Make sure scholarships and/or applications are signed.
- When requesting letters of recommendation, please remember:
- Be considerate. Give the person enough time to write a letter of recommendation.
- Be specific. Give a deadline.
- Be helpful. Give them your resume.
- Be careful. Make sure the letters are directed to the correct scholarship.
- Keep photocopies of everything you submit. Create a filing system.
- Don't wait to be accepted by a school. Apply for scholarship(s) or financial aid as if you have already been accepted.
- If mailing applications use return receipt and/or certified mail. This will assure you that the university or organization has received your application.
- Deadlines are very important. Please remember:
- Deadline means the last day an application may be turned in. You may turn in applications early! Be aware of postmark guidelines if mailing applications.
- Each university and scholarship committee sets their own deadline. Students may submit the scholarship application directly.
- Students will be required to complete and submit these applications on their own.
- Other considerations for a successful senior year.
- Apply for SAT and/or ACT exams.
- Decide which 3-4 colleges/universities you would like to attend and apply for admissions.
- College visitations will help you choose the college of your choice.
- Apply for financial aid at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa FAFSA application opens Oct 1st