Get involved in community service and extracurricular activities! Be sure to keep a folder, either online or paper, documenting your community service and extracurricular activities. Keep in mind that oftentimes donors are reluctant to give money to students they do not believe are well-rounded, or...

Challenge yourself academically. Put yourself in the best position to win scholarships by getting and maintain a good GPA! This is a factor that is well within your control during this all important journey, so do what YOU can to insure that you are as...