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Maybe you can't throw a football fifty yards.

Maybe you are not in the top ten percent of your class.

And, maybe you have not held leadership positions in school clubs and activities.

So, you can forget about winning a college scholarship, right?

Don't jump to conclusions. The truth is, you may be a pretty good or even very good prospect for scholarships. But, you'll have to do some investigating and (simple) research.

First, go to your guidance counselor. Chances are, he or she will have information on dozens of scholarships (or more) offered by businesses and organizations in and near your hometown, and how to apply for them.

Your next step should be to list every business and organization in which you or a family member are involved; businesses, clubs, churches, etc. Then, see which offer scholarships. You may be pleasantly surprised to see how much scholarship money they give away and how easy it is to be a potential recipient.

And then, go to the internet. You will find nearly seventy free, online scholarship searches.

By doing some research you'll find not only scholarships for high academic performance, but also for particular talents, family affiliations, students wishing to major in specific areas, and countless other categories.

You will also discover essay writing and other academic contests you can enter to win scholarships.

Millions of dollars in scholarships are out there. Just do some research to find them, follow all directions carefully when applying for them, and be sure to adhere to all deadlines.

Happy hunting!