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WELCOME TO BRACE AT
CHARLES W. FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
Get ready for SCHOLARSHIPS
Be ready to be the best scholarship candidate next year. Here are what scholarship committees are looking for besides good grades:
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Obstacle you have overcome
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Impact you had on others through helping without being paid
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Financial need
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A passion you cannot let go
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Commitment to something good (sports, home responsibilities, take care of someone sick, an elderly neighbor, something you can be proud of)
Some questions scholarships may ask you:
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What inspires your dedication to community service? What impact has it had in your life or other people’s lives?
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What is your biggest life challenge and how did you overcome it?
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What lesson did you learn after this challenge?
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What are some of your personal qualities/strengths and how have these shaped your education and/or career goals?
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What steps have you taken to prepare for this possible career field?
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What ideas do you have to inspire and engage your generation?
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What one class, teacher, or book has changed the way you think?
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Describe a time when you provided effective leadership in your academics, work, or community to improve the lives of others?
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In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue facing your community? What ideas do you have to address and help fix the issue?
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Describe a time when you failed or succeeded; how has this changed the way you think?
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