Privately Funded Outside Programs
A number of sources are available for information on outside scholarships, grants, fellowships and loans. High school guidance offices, local libraries (the College Blue Book is a great source) and the following websites can help:
Most outside programs have early deadlines in April or May. Many of the applications must be sent with copies of high school or college transcripts, two or three letters of reference and an essay on a topic specified in the application instructions.