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...
by Christopher Grafos | Graduate Students, High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Scholarship Motivation, Undergraduate Students
Before I ever won a scholarship, I sincerely believed that winning an award wasn’t possible for me. I remember thinking, “what could I possibly write in an essay that would convince someone to give me money for school?” I had so much self-doubt....
by Christopher Grafos | Financial Aid, High School Students, Scholarship Mindset, Scholarship Motivation, Undergraduate Students
There are many widespread myths about college and university scholarships. Maybe you’ve heard some, or maybe you’ve heard them all. The problem is that these misconceptions can mislead students and reduce the chances of winning scholarship opportunities....
by Christopher Grafos | High School Students, Scholarship Motivation, Undergraduate Students
If you’re wondering how much time it takes to apply for college or university scholarships, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a graduating high school student, undergraduate, or graduate student, there are quite a few scholarship...
