Tips for College Essay Writing
Your words hold power. Your words hold meaning. Okay, sure… but why is it so hard to write about yourself? Surely you hold meaning and you hold power — so what’s the deal? In order to be competitive for college…
Category Scholarships
Applying for Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are typically given by individuals or groups (non-profits, local organizations, companies, etc.) to students. Most students seek out outside (or private) scholarships to reduce the amount of loans that they may need. “Outside” in this case just means…
No-Essay Scholarships Doesn’t Mean No Work
Writing essays can be a daunting task, and even more intimidating when you’re wielding your pen to win college scholarships. You might be wracking your brain to come up with unique, probing essays for your college applications. It’s understandable that…
Start Earning Micro Scholarships in 9th Grade
What are Micro Scholarships? Who says that you have to wait until you’re almost done with high school to start hunting for college scholarships? High school students can start earning money for college as soon as 9th grade. There are…
National Merit Scholarships
Every year, you might hear about the local National Merit Scholarship winners in your community from your school or newspapers. Besides sounding like a prestigious honor, what exactly does it mean to be a National Merit Scholar? In general, it’s…
Ready, Set, Esports
Worried that your kids have been playing too many video games during this coronavirus pandemic? You may want to encourage them to play even more. They might be skilled enough to earn an esports college scholarship. What’s an esports scholarship? …
How to Appeal your Financial Aid Reward
So you’ve gone through the hard work of applying for colleges and received the award letter from your choice school. The only problem? It’s not enough money. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to end here. There are still options to negotiate…
How Outside Scholarships Affect Aid Packages
So you’ve worked hard and applied for a good amount of scholarships. Congratulations on your commitment to the process. Now, after you wait…the fun part starts… and the money begins to roll in! It’s time to tally up the total…
How To Apply For and Win Scholarships
Finding and applying for scholarships can feel like a massive undertaking. Browsing for opportunities on the internet can drag on and on and potentially waste a lot of time. It is easy to feel exhausted and lost in the process.…