★英語(yǔ)聽(tīng)力頻道為大家整理的英語(yǔ)聽(tīng)力mp3下載：申請(qǐng)獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金，供大家參考。更多閱讀請(qǐng)查看本站英語(yǔ)聽(tīng)力頻道。
Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.
免費(fèi)讀大學(xué)的錢(qián)到處都是，你只需要知道哪里有就可以了。
You Will Need
你需要
Some determination
一些決心
A "brag sheet"
個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷
A school counselor
學(xué)校顧問(wèn)
A computer with internet access
能上網(wǎng)的電腦
Steps
步驟
STEP 1 Know your eligibility
1.了解自己的資格
Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you're interested in.
獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金通常分為五類(lèi)：學(xué)術(shù)，體育，按照需求，按照興趣或俱樂(lè)部，或者文化類(lèi)的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。確保你了解自己感興趣的任何一種獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金的要求。
STEP 2 Write a 'brag sheet'
2.書(shū)寫(xiě)個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷
Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.
打印出一份個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷——列明你參加的活動(dòng)和所取得的成就，拿給老師和其他導(dǎo)師，讓他們?yōu)槟銓?xiě)推薦信。
STEP 3 Meet with financial counselor
3.財(cái)務(wù)顧問(wèn)
Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you're already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.
與你所在學(xué)校的財(cái)務(wù)顧問(wèn)或輔導(dǎo)員預(yù)約，如果你已經(jīng)入讀了學(xué)校的話(huà)。他們會(huì)幫助你進(jìn)行組織，充實(shí)你的申請(qǐng)，為你提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金方面的信息。
Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.
許多獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金要求個(gè)人隨筆。為了節(jié)約時(shí)間，可以寫(xiě)一份經(jīng)過(guò)編輯每種申請(qǐng)都可以使用的隨筆。
STEP 4 Search online
4.上網(wǎng)搜索
Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.
上網(wǎng)搜索。有一些網(wǎng)站提供免費(fèi)的，個(gè)性化的數(shù)據(jù)庫(kù)搜索，為你選擇的和鮮為人知的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。
Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission's web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.
警惕那些服務(wù)收費(fèi)的網(wǎng)站。在美國(guó)聯(lián)邦貿(mào)易委員會(huì)網(wǎng)站上查看關(guān)于獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金陷阱的更多信息，了解需要注意哪些方面。
STEP 5 Search locally
5.當(dāng)?shù)厮阉?BR> You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.
你或許會(huì)感到驚訝，許多當(dāng)?shù)仄髽I(yè)，教堂和社區(qū)組織為即將畢業(yè)的高年級(jí)學(xué)生提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。向?qū)W校咨詢(xún)，獲得過(guò)去曾經(jīng)提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金的組織名單。
STEP 6 Contact colleges
6.聯(lián)系大學(xué)
Don't be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you've narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.
勇敢地聯(lián)系可能就讀的學(xué)校，了解他們提供哪些獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。一旦縮小了學(xué)校范圍，聯(lián)系其財(cái)務(wù)資助辦公室，咨詢(xún)?yōu)榇髮W(xué)新生提供的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。
STEP 7 Apply
7.申請(qǐng)
Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you'll be able to send out, and the more likely you won't need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!
開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)——如果可以的話(huà)，使用這些獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金之前一年就開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)。越早開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)，你能遞交的申請(qǐng)?jiān)蕉啵恍韪嗉媛毠ぷ骶晚樌厴I(yè)的可能性越大。
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.
齊克與索菲高年級(jí)呼喊鴨子紀(jì)念賽為呼喊鴨子技巧高的高中生提供1500美元的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。
Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.
免費(fèi)讀大學(xué)的錢(qián)到處都是，你只需要知道哪里有就可以了。
You Will Need
你需要
Some determination
一些決心
A "brag sheet"
個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷
A school counselor
學(xué)校顧問(wèn)
A computer with internet access
能上網(wǎng)的電腦
Steps
步驟
STEP 1 Know your eligibility
1.了解自己的資格
Scholarships are usually categorized into one of five groups: academic, athletic, need-based, interest- or club-based, and culture-based. Make sure you understand the requirements of any scholarships you're interested in.
獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金通常分為五類(lèi)：學(xué)術(shù)，體育，按照需求，按照興趣或俱樂(lè)部，或者文化類(lèi)的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。確保你了解自己感興趣的任何一種獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金的要求。
STEP 2 Write a 'brag sheet'
2.書(shū)寫(xiě)個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷
Type up a brag sheet – a page that includes your activities and achievements, which you should give to teachers and other mentors when you ask them to write you scholarship letters of recommendation.
打印出一份個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷——列明你參加的活動(dòng)和所取得的成就，拿給老師和其他導(dǎo)師，讓他們?yōu)槟銓?xiě)推薦信。
STEP 3 Meet with financial counselor
3.財(cái)務(wù)顧問(wèn)
Make an appointment with a financial or guidance counselor at your high school – or college, if you're already attending. They can help you get organized, pump up your application, and inform you of scholarships that may fly under the radar.
與你所在學(xué)校的財(cái)務(wù)顧問(wèn)或輔導(dǎo)員預(yù)約，如果你已經(jīng)入讀了學(xué)校的話(huà)。他們會(huì)幫助你進(jìn)行組織，充實(shí)你的申請(qǐng)，為你提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金方面的信息。
Many scholarships require a personal essay. To save time, write one essay that you can edit for each application.
許多獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金要求個(gè)人隨筆。為了節(jié)約時(shí)間，可以寫(xiě)一份經(jīng)過(guò)編輯每種申請(qǐng)都可以使用的隨筆。
STEP 4 Search online
4.上網(wǎng)搜索
Search online. There are several web sites offering free, personalized database searches that will match you up with both well-known and obscure scholarships.
上網(wǎng)搜索。有一些網(wǎng)站提供免費(fèi)的，個(gè)性化的數(shù)據(jù)庫(kù)搜索，為你選擇的和鮮為人知的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。
Be cautious of any scholarship sites requiring a fee for their services. Check out the Federal Trade Commission's web site to learn more about scholarship scams and what to watch out for.
警惕那些服務(wù)收費(fèi)的網(wǎng)站。在美國(guó)聯(lián)邦貿(mào)易委員會(huì)網(wǎng)站上查看關(guān)于獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金陷阱的更多信息，了解需要注意哪些方面。
STEP 5 Search locally
5.當(dāng)?shù)厮阉?BR> You might be surprised at how many local businesses, churches, and community organizations offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Check with your school to get a list of local organizations that have awarded scholarships in the past.
你或許會(huì)感到驚訝，許多當(dāng)?shù)仄髽I(yè)，教堂和社區(qū)組織為即將畢業(yè)的高年級(jí)學(xué)生提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。向?qū)W校咨詢(xún)，獲得過(guò)去曾經(jīng)提供獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金的組織名單。
STEP 6 Contact colleges
6.聯(lián)系大學(xué)
Don't be shy about contacting prospective colleges to find out what they offer. Once you've narrowed down your schools, contact their financial aid offices to inquire about scholarships available to incoming students.
勇敢地聯(lián)系可能就讀的學(xué)校，了解他們提供哪些獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。一旦縮小了學(xué)校范圍，聯(lián)系其財(cái)務(wù)資助辦公室，咨詢(xún)?yōu)榇髮W(xué)新生提供的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。
STEP 7 Apply
7.申請(qǐng)
Start applying – if you can, begin the process a full year before you intend to use the scholarship money. The earlier you start, the more applications you'll be able to send out, and the more likely you won't need a fourth job just to make it to graduation!
開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)——如果可以的話(huà)，使用這些獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金之前一年就開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)。越早開(kāi)始申請(qǐng)，你能遞交的申請(qǐng)?jiān)蕉啵恍韪嗉媛毠ぷ骶晚樌厴I(yè)的可能性越大。
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest awards a $1,500 scholarship to the high school student with the best duck-calling skills.
齊克與索菲高年級(jí)呼喊鴨子紀(jì)念賽為呼喊鴨子技巧高的高中生提供1500美元的獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金。