Scholarships

With the financial stress and burden of paying tuition, it’s hard not to spend many hours thinking about yourself and your needs.  As human beings we have a need to think and care for others, lest we be lost in a pit of self pity.  Maybe take some time considering the ethical issues of today’s [...]

Right now, almost all of us have a mental countdown of the number of days till winter break.   By now you’re probably exhausted, and dreaming about full nights of sleep and home cooked meals.  Even though there’s a lot going on, make sure to stay focused, and look for scholarships that will help you [...]

College can offer some of the unforgettable memories of your life. This is the time when you make life long best friends – and maybe even meet your future spouse – plus you might learn a little molecular biology, Kensian economic philosophy or advanced art theory along the way! These good memories will last a [...]

With the drop in temperature, almost every one experiences a drop in energy.  The temptation to burrow under blankets and waste away precious time on Facebook or YouTube is strong.   But let’s face it, you need an education, and we need scholarships to pay for it.  There are scores of scholarships out there for [...]

With Thanksgiving Around The corner, now is a great time to work on some of those scholarships.  There are many scholarships out there, so you must find the one that matches your needs.  We all have our unique talents and skills.   Whether you are the science wiz of your class, a passionate activist, or [...]

Outside the leaves are bursting with color and change. At the same time our plans and dreams are becoming more vivid–the future approaching along with winter. Before midterms consume your present days, take a bit of time to apply for a scholarship just right for your future. You need to know what the scholarship committees [...]

If this is your last year of high school, you probably have a million things on your mind. At the forefront, though, is the constant question: What are you going to do next year? If college is in your plans, then it’s time to check in about your progress. Have you applied early anywhere? Do [...]

You know how I’m always telling you that you need to apply for as many scholarships as possible, because it’s a numbers game? And the more you apply for, the more you will win? Well, Zachary Freeman is a living, breathing example of this. I just read a great profile piece on him in the [...]