A few years ago, a student asked me a question during a scholarship presentation at a local library. The question was in response to a tip I offer students and parents. “A great resource for high school students can be your school’s guidance counselor,” I noted. An...
Many think that it’s grades or extracurricular activities that win scholarships. I disagree. Don’t get me wrong. A strong GPA and a great student profile always helps and never hurts. But, there are many students with strong academic scores who don’t win scholarships....
Scholarship and grant applications are my specialty. I love the creativity of creating scholarship essays. I love researching awards and anticipating what will impress a scholarship committee. Above all else, as a student, I loved receiving a letter explaining how...
When you think of attending college, the ever-present worry of how to fund it may come to mind. For many, scholarships are the answer. And the reality? You don’t have to limit yourself to just one. Applying for many scholarships can be your ticket to minimize student...
