by Christopher Grafos | Canadian Scholarships, College Scholarships, Scholarship Mindset, University Scholarships
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is busy, juggling multiple responsibilities and commitments. When it comes to the scholarship journey, it’s crucial to adopt time-saving techniques to ensure efficiency and success. Investing time in the right places...
by Christopher Grafos | Canadian Scholarships, Financial Aid, High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Undergraduate Students
Knowing where to find university or college scholarships, grants, and bursaries can be a challenge. On many occasions, I’ve heard from students and parents about how time consuming and frustrating the process can be. So, let’s break down the mystery of...
by Christopher Grafos | High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Scholarships, Undergraduate Students
Understanding how you or your child match with eligibility requirements is central to the scholarship process. But, strong command of eligibility criteria isn’t just about knowing if you or your child qualifies for an award. A close investigation of who may be...
by Christopher Grafos | Financial Aid, High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Scholarship Motivation, Undergraduate Students
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...
by Christopher Grafos | Scholarship Mindset, Scholarship Motivation
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....
by Christopher Grafos | Graduate Students, High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Scholarship Motivation, Undergraduate Students
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...
