Happy Friday, dear scholarship seekers! With most of you back to school, you may be thinking the search for scholarships is over. Well, think again. Many scholarship committees are just gearing up for the annual season, and that means it is prime time to get working on some new applications. If you have been here before, you know that I try to make your search for relevant … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: Red Vines, Alvin Cox, and No Essay Contest
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Scholarship Advice from a Pro
The word scholarship can bring a range of ideas to the college student's mind. Some might think, "That's only for smart students" or "I'm not in any special club so I won't get one." Some might cower in fear of having to write scholarship essays while others might assume that all you have to do is click a button and scholarship money will fall in your lap. Make no mistake, … [Read more...] about Scholarship Advice from a Pro
Scholarship Announcements – Awards for Latinos, Milk and Thoroughbred Scholarships
As I have been mentioning the past few weeks, we are in the middle of scholarship season. Late winter/early spring is high tide for scholarship deadlines, so if you are serious about winning scholarship awards, you will definitely want to dedicate a few hours each week to finding and applying for scholarships. This week, I've found three great opportunities with upcoming … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements – Awards for Latinos, Milk and Thoroughbred Scholarships
How to Get a Scholarship for College
Have you expanded your financial aid search to include scholarships? If not, what are you waiting for? For most people the best way to approach this is to set aside an hour or two a week. Think of it as a class period in financial aid. Keep this in your schedule and protect this time. Other things should not interfere with this schedule anymore than you would let … [Read more...] about How to Get a Scholarship for College