The Fairfield County Foundation scholarship application for the 2021-2022 school year will open on December 1, 2020 to anyone seeking financial support to further their education. Opportunities are available for everyone from graduating high school seniors to graduate students, as well as those attending a vocational or technical school! For those who are excited to get started, there are a few things you can do before the application opens.
Visit the Scholarship FAQ section of their website to find:
- Information on their new application system for 2021
- Insight into required documents
- Tips on filling out the application
New information is added frequently, so check back often. Follow the Fairfield County Foundationon Facebook for reminders and tips (tell your parents to follow as well).
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Application opened October 1, 2020
- They recommend filling out as soon as possible
- You will be required to upload the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) and report your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from your FAFSA
Obtain a copy of your transcript after first semester grades are posted.
- You will need to enter information on the application about class rank, GPA, ACT/SAT scores
- School counselors will upload an official copy of the transcript for high school seniors
- Make sure you have their email address correct
- Current college students will need to upload an OFFICIAL transcript that they have obtained from their current school (a DARS report or a screen shot of your grades online is NOT accepted as official)
Preliminary Review
If your application is fully submitted by Friday, February 12, 2021 the staff will review your application for completeness and email you with any issues by March 1, 2021. This will give you time to correct any problems before the final deadline on Friday, March 12, 2021.
This does not increase your chances of receiving a scholarship but provides an opportunity for mistakes to be corrected before the deadline and decreases the possibility of your application being ineligible.