Here are a few scholarship tips that can help you get started in the right direction.

• Be organized and be honest!
• Follow instructions carefully
• Proofread your application
• Apply to as many sources as possible
• Apply each year of attendance
• Pay attention to deadlines - most scholarship deadlines are between December and April.

Be sure to complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA)

For more tips, see:

1. CollegeBoard:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/8936.html

2. ScholarshipHelp: http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/

3. CollegeScholarships.com: http://www.collegescholarships.com/pages/how-to-win-a-scholarship

4. US Scholarship Guide: http://www.usscholarshipguide.org/misc/scholarship_tips.html