3 Summer Scholarship Strategies for Students of any Education Level
For most students summer is a time to recharge and restore their energy from the wrap up of the previous academic year. It is also seen...
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May 10, 20213 min read
Big vs Small Money Scholarships
Private scholarship awards from companies, organizations, individuals and foundations can range from $500 to over $200,000. With college...
Apr 7, 20213 min read
How to Get and STAY Motivated in the Scholarship Pursuit
“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” – Jim Watkins. Starting is easy. It’s continuing...
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Honoring Women’s History Month – Scholarships for Female Students
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting an ever-growing category of scholarship awards: scholarships for female students....
Feb 1, 20213 min read
How to Search for a Specific Scholarship Category
The most popular question my team and I receive on a daily basis from students and parents from throughout the United States is: “Are...
Jan 14, 20213 min read
How to Create the Ultimate Scholarship First Impression
Let’s put some truth on the table. You will, most likely, be one of several, if not many, candidates for a scholarship that you apply to....
Dec 4, 20203 min read
A Growing Trend: Social Media Scholarship Applications
People ask me all the time about trends that are happening in the private scholarship world. One trend that has caught my attention has...
Nov 9, 20203 min read
Scholarship Criteria Cues that Increase Possible Award Opportunities
Many students miss out on scholarship opportunities because they fail to read scholarship descriptions closely. There are several common...
Oct 13, 20203 min read
5 Minutes to Increase Eligibility for Community Service Scholarships
Many students are interested in participating in community service projects. They recognize that service will be an important component...
Sep 14, 20203 min read
10 Scholarships Available for DACA Eligible Students
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA, is an immigration policy that was established in 2012. It allows individuals,...
Aug 11, 20203 min read
3 Important Questions to Ask When Starting a Scholarship Search
The approach to scholarship searching for most students follows the path of: 1. Search extensively online for hours for scholarships that...
Jul 13, 20203 min read
Hidden Places to Find Scholarships
One of the most common reasons students miss out on scholarship monies is because they have not expanded their search beyond their school...
Jun 17, 20203 min read
4 Scholarship Awards for Younger Students
A common misconception about scholarships is that they are only for graduating high school seniors, who are about to enter their first...
May 6, 20203 min read
Designing a Path to Scholarship Success during Coronavirus
It’s been a really tough time for everyone as we all self-quarantine and practice social distancing to keep ourselves and our loved ones...
Apr 14, 20202 min read
Family Member Scholarships
One very overlooked scholarship source are scholarships with the requirement that an applicant must be related to or be a dependent of an...
Mar 18, 20202 min read
STEM Scholarships for Minority Students
Often, I am asked about trends in the world of private outside scholarships, or those scholarships not specifically attached to a...
Feb 3, 20201 min read
How to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Scholarship
Although there is never a guarantee of winning a scholarship, students can give themselves an edge in winning scholarships. There are 3...
Jan 27, 20201 min read
The Essential First Step to Starting a Successful Scholarship Search
The most common myth is that people think that scholarships are just for the top athletes, high academic achievers or students with the...
Jan 20, 20201 min read
Scholarship Myths that Families Need to Know
The most common myth is that people think that scholarships are just for the top athletes, high academic achievers or students with the...
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