Set yourself apart with these Scholarship Tips!

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You found the perfect scholarship – what's next?

You found the perfect scholarship – you meet all the qualifications, and it’s exactly the boost you need to help cover books and tuition. You quickly complete all of the requirements - and click submit.

When it comes to scholarships, a minor mistake can cost you. Many scholarships have hundreds, if not thousands of applicants - so setting yourself apart is very important. Rhonda Safford, Programs Managerat Reach Higher Montana, offers tips on how you can stand out from the crowd. “Tell your story, dig deep and find the treasures that people don’t know about you, be vulnerable.”

Check out this video for more scholarship tips.

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