Dear Seniors, Juniors and their Parents/Guardians,
Below are some resources for the college scholarship search. Please note that BHS has our own scholarships to distribute, and information about these scholarships will be released in January. Meanwhile, below are some additional options that are free. We strongly believe that you do not need to pay any outside agencies to find scholarships for your student (they are probably utilizing the same databases).
MEFA financial aid events are held online throughout the year. BHS Guidance partners with the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA) each year to provide families with a wealth of financial aid information. Please visit https://www.mefa.org/events to research upcoming webinars.
Below are some resources for the college scholarship search. Please note that BHS has our own scholarships to distribute, and information about these scholarships will be released in January. Meanwhile, below are some additional options that are free. We strongly believe that you do not need to pay any outside agencies to find scholarships for your student (they are probably utilizing the same databases).
MEFA financial aid events are held online throughout the year. BHS Guidance partners with the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA) each year to provide families with a wealth of financial aid information. Please visit https://www.mefa.org/events to research upcoming webinars.
One of our favorite scholarship search engines is FastWeb.com. The site provides multiple resources, as well as “Targeted Scholarship” search (Scholarships just for you based on your strengths, interests, and skills).
Another great resource called Going Merry. Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on your phone.
The latest addition to the scholarship search engines is Scholarships.com: a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for.
Important Reminders:
-- the Science Ambassador Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering, or math. Applications for the award are now open. Check out their our website for more information.
-- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute awards more than $1 million in college scholarships to exceptional student leaders each year. High school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply.
BHS’s own Brookline DoSomething Club generated a campaign to gather a list of scholarships & resources for undocumented students. They did an amazing job!
Thank you,
Lenny Libenzon
BHS College Counselor
Another great resource called Going Merry. Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on your phone.
The latest addition to the scholarship search engines is Scholarships.com: a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for.
Important Reminders:
- College Affordable provides one free financial planning session for BHS families
- Fill out the FAFSA form as soon as possible after December 1st
- If the college requires the CSS PROFILE, complete all the requirements described on the CSS PROFILE site for your school and/or from your college.
- Community College is now free for Massachusetts residents. Undocumented students need to reside in the US for three years and fill out the MASFA
-- the Science Ambassador Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering, or math. Applications for the award are now open. Check out their our website for more information.
-- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute awards more than $1 million in college scholarships to exceptional student leaders each year. High school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply.
BHS’s own Brookline DoSomething Club generated a campaign to gather a list of scholarships & resources for undocumented students. They did an amazing job!
Thank you,
Lenny Libenzon
BHS College Counselor