More Reasons to Volunteer (Scholarships, Work Study, Resume-Building)

Thurgood Marshall Academy Programs Staff recently ran across an article that may be of interest to TMA Seniors and Juniors: FinAid's Scholarships for Volunteering and Community Service. In brief, the article states that high school students who have 100+ hours of community service have a competitive edge over those who don't volunteer: they're eligible for more scholarships and work-study programs while they attend college, and their resumes look stronger to potential employers, both during and after college. Although these findings may not be news to many college-savvy TMA students, the article serves as a good reminder that completing your community service requirement can help you get into college (and help you afford it!).

The article also contains a short list of scholarships that reward students for their community service, so if there are any seniors out there looking for more money to pay for college, check out this article and the more comprehensive list on the Fastweb database!