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pany offers such programs.” In addition, do the parents have an affiliation with any religious, fraternal, military, union, or professional organizations? If so, these organizations may sponsor scholarships for children of members. Scholarship Search Tips

• Start Early — Experts recommend college-bound students and their parents should start looking as early as their freshman year in high school. By identifying potential awards, students can choose classes and activities that will increase their chance at winning a specific award in the future.

• Use the Internet — Try to use two sources, make sure the profile submitted is accurate; don’t pay fees — it does not increase your chances of winning!

• Think small — Competition can be tough for large awards. Smaller awards ($1,000 and less) typically have less competition and are easier to obtain.

Additional free scholarship Web site searches you may want to visit are: • www.collegeboard.com/scholarships • www.finaid.org/scholarships • www.collegescholar8hips.com

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