From now until Nov. 12, more than 100 scholarships are available through the STARS scholarship system for students to apply for and receive for Spring Semester.
Sharon Smith, scholarship officer, said there are some scholarships that never get applied for.
For students interested in applying, visit sinclair.edu/stars. The instructions will direct you to fill out the application and write two essays. It is recommended that students first write these essays on a word document, then copy and paste them into the application.
After the application process is completed, the STARS system will match students up with scholarships that fit what they would qualify for.
Smith said the amount rewarded is usually around $500 and there is no limit to how many scholarships students can apply for.
She added that there are scholarships available for every academic division, as well as athletic scholarships. There are also some scholarships available for transportation, childcare, tools and equipment.
Once the STARS system closes, they will be reviewed on Nov. 13 and students who have been rewarded will be alerted by the Spring Semester tuition payment date on Dec. 12.
Smith said that some scholarships are only available for students not receiving financial aid, but not all. And some scholarships are based on credit hours, grade point average and merit, but some are not. The application will ask such questions to find the right scholarships for the students. Smith said the application process will take around 15 minutes if the essays were previously completed. Her goal is to tell as many students as possible, and encourage them to apply. She said she is striving for 100 percent to be awarded this spring.