Scholarship Information in the Grossmont College LRC

For students seeking additional information about scholarship opportunities, the following is a list of scholarship reference books in the Grossmont College Library. These books list scholarships, award amounts, eligibility requirements and the names and addresses of the sponsoring organizations. The scholarship books are located in the reference section which is located behind the reference desk.
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Back To School Money Book - A Financial Aid Guide For Midlife and Older Women; Gail Schlachter, published by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Call Number REF LB 2338 S348 1996-98 Note - Look for a thin white booklet

Educational Grants For Minority Students - A Selected Listing of Associations, Foundations and Funds; Elaine Copeland, Associate Dean, University of Illinois. Call Number: REF LB 2338 E39 1992 Note - Look for a thin orange booklet

The Higher Education Money Book For Minorities and Women; William Young, Young, Matthews and Cox Publishers. Call Number: REF LB 2337.2 H44 1994

Directory of Financial Aid for Women 1997-99; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2338 D564

Directory of Financial Aid for African Americans 1997-99; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2337.2 S2

Directory of Financial Aid for Asian Americans 1997-99; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2337.2 S22

Directory of Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans 1997-99; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2337.2 S23

Directory of Financial Aid for Native Americans 1997-99; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2337.2 S25

Financial Aids for Veterans, Military Personnel and Their Dependents 1994-96; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press. Call Number: REF LB 2338 S24

Financial Aids For The Disabled and Their Families 1994-96; Gail Schlachter, Reference Service Press (on order as of 7/30/99)

Financial Aid Book: The Insider's Guide to Private Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships 1996; Student Financial Services. Call Number: REF LB 2337.3 F56

Dollars For College - The Quick Guide to Financial Aid for Nursing and other Health Fields; Cheryl Hecht, Garrett Park Press. Call Number: REF LB 23374 D6 1995

Music, Dance & Theater Scholarships: A Guide to Undergraduate Awards 1998; Conway Greene Publishing Co., Call Number: REF LB 2338 M8

National Guide to Funding in Higher Education; Stan Olson, et al, the Foundation Center. Call Number: REF LB 2338 N29 1998

The Scholarship Book – The Complete Guide to Private Sector Scholarships, Grants and Loans for Undergraduates; Daniel Cassidy, Prentice Hall, 1996. Call Number: REF

Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans; Gale Research, Inc., 12th Edition. Call Number: REF LB 2338 S35 1999

Scholarships, Grants and Prizes; Peterson's, Princeton, NJ; 1996. Call Number: REF LB 2338 P474 1997

TIPS ON USING THESE REFERENCE BOOKS

Even if you have a specific area of interest, always check scholarships listed under the general education section as well as those listed under vocational areas associated with your field of study.

List organizations in which you or your parents may be affiliated. Consider such areas as business, trade, professional, union, fraternal, religious, military, veteran, ethnic and ancestral organizations, clubs and associations and check for scholarships that may be offered by these organizations. For example, there are scholarships for descendants of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and for employees and their children of the Communication Workers of America.

Be sure to write the donor early to inquire about deadline dates and amount of award. These items are subject to change and you will need to write to obtain the most current information.

SAMPLE LETTER
FOR REQUESTING A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

July 11, 2001

Gannett Corporation
1234 Poppy Way
New York, New York 10011

Dear Program Director:

I am presently a high school student/community college student.

I would like to request an application for your scholarship.

Thank you.

Sincerely,


John W. Success
12234 Harper
San Diego, CA 92010
(619) 334-5567

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