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Scholarships are an attractive way to help manage college costs. You don’t have to repay them like loans or work to earn them like work–study. Use this guide to help you get started on your search. There are many ways to explore scholarship options that cost you nothing. Visit our additional resources section for related links and consider the following options as well:

Local public libraries

Check out the college section at your public library where you should find a selection of scholarship books, including the College Board Scholarship Handbook. You will also be able to research other types of information such as college costs and alternative sources of aid.

Public and private organizations

Look into religious, community service, fraternal, military, union or professional organizations, especially those with which you or your parents are associated. And don’t forget to ask your parents to check with their employers. Many of these organizations may offer scholarships for higher education.

State agencies

Check to see if your state offers scholarship and grant programs for its residents. This is a great place to look if you plan to attend college in your own state because some of the awards are only available to applicants who will attend school in their home state. For more information, look on your state’s web site or contact your Westwood student finance specialist.

Westwood high school scholarship program

The high school scholarship program is intended to recognize motivated high school seniors and to encourage their pursuit of advanced career-focused higher education in the field of their choice. The scholarship award will contribute directly to the tuition for the program selected by the recipient. The award in the amount of $2,500 is limited to two seniors per high school or four seniors for high schools with a population of more than 400 seniors.

Terms and conditions

• Must be a 2009 high school senior or 2009 GED recipient
• Must be enrolled in a Westwood degree program (diploma programs are not eligible)
• Must be attending a Westwood ground school program (online programs and employee waivers are not eligible)
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or be recommended by a high school educator, counselor, administrator, community leader or employer
• Must meet all admissions requirements to Westwood College as outlined in the current college catalog
• In the event that the number of scholarship applicants exceeds the number of established potential scholarships per high school, the scholarships awards will be determined by an independent review panel.

Application requirements

Prospective students may download a scholarship application or obtain one from an admissions representative. The application and all supplementary documents must be submitted together in one envelope, with copies kept by the applicant. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.

1. Scholarship application
   All information requested on the application must be complete and legible. The application must be signed by the applicant and an email address is required for notification of receipt.
2. Personal Essay
   A 250-word essay must be submitted legibly and written in ink or typewritten by the applicant explaining reasons for pursuing career-focused higher education at Westwood College.
3. High School Transcript
   The most current available transcript at the time of application must be submitted and must state the current Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
4. One Letter of Recommendation
   If the CGPA is lower than 3.0, the applicant may retain eligibility by submitting a letter of recommendation from a high school educator, counselor, administrator, community leader or the student’s employer. The letter of recommendation must be typed or written in ink on school or company letterhead and must display the name, address, phone number and email address of the person making the recommendation.

Submission procedure

All materials and supplementary documents must be submitted together in one envelope with copies kept by the applicant. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. The envelope must be received by Scholarship Administration on or before the deadline printed on the application. Application packets will be accepted later than the deadline only if postmarked at least five business days prior to the deadline.

Westwood scholarship distribution

For a student to receive full eligibility and be eligible for any of the Westwood Scholarship disbursements, he/she must complete at least 60 percent of the term of study.

• If a student withdraws after the 60 percent time frame, he/she will receive a pro-rated amount of the scholarship based on the percentage of tuition charged.
• In the case a student receives multiple scholarships (this includes Imagine America, high school, and any other new student or continuing education scholarship), disbursements will be paid out consecutively and not concurrently for a maximum disbursement of $500 per term in total for all scholarships awarded.

If you have questions and wish to speak with a Westwood College admissions representative, call us toll-free at 888-834-0013. You may also visit our high school pages for additional information.

*Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007 (see news release). HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review of Westwood’s operations to ensure academic and institutional excellence.