Page | 23 2.3.5.A3 Imani’s Potential Scholarships Directions: Review Imani’s special circumstances and her extra‐curricular activities. Using the website assigned to your group, find at least 3 different scholarships for which Imani is eligible. Imani’s Special Circumstances:  I am a member of an ethnic minority that traditionally has a lower than national average rate of college education.  I am the first generation to attend college.  I want the education or training required for a specific occupation that would be supported by association or other scholarships.  I was born to a teen mom.  My family has an income that would show a greater than normal need for financial aid in order to pay for higher education.  My mom works at a company that offers scholarships to children of employees. Imani’s Extra‐Curricular Activities  JV Basketball  Peer Tutor  Class Vice President  Cashier job at local fast food place  Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club  Babysit two younger brothers Scholarship website: _____________________________________________________________ Possible Scholarships Who Sponsors It Eligibility Amount SAMPLE: Division II girls basketball scholarship NCAA (through Division II school) Attend Division II school, demonstrate academic & sports excellence $1000/year What are three things Imani can do today to be eligible for as many scholarships as possible? © Take Charge Today – March 2014 – Paying for Higher Education Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at The University of Arizona