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Finding Scholarships

Scholarship Spotlight: Gates Millennium Scholars Program

There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

This scholarship opportunity is more than just a scholarship. Chosen students are provided with multiple layers of service—from mentorship and enrichment activities to internship and fellowship opportunities—aimed at guaranteeing the future success of all scholars.

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April 21, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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Scholarship Spotlight: Great Value Community Service Scholarship

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

As the saying goes, “It is better to give than to receive.” Many students graduate high school with loads of community service hours under their belt. Through service to others, they have shown compassion and empathy. Additionally, volunteerism helps hone essential skills such as team building, problem solving, and project management. And in this circumstance, performing community service can also lead to scholarship funding.

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April 14, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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Scholarship Spotlight: College Board Opportunity Scholarships

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

This is a unique scholarship opportunity that the College Board is introducing. There are six simple steps that you have to follow for your chance of winning this scholarship. The College Board is committing to helping students make college possible and they are investing $25 million over 5 years to fund these scholarships. Don’t delay: the class of 2020 will be the first class to win these scholarships.

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April 7, 2019by Beth Feinberg Keenan
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Scholarship Spotlight: Bright Futures Scholarship

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

This brand new scholarship opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in early childhood education is close to our hearts here at Bright Horizons College Coach. Every child deserves a strong educational foundation, and this opportunity supports the creative and hardworking individuals—future teachers—who are the architects of that solid foundation.

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March 31, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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Scholarship Spotlight: Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Fund for ALS

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

The costs associated with caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with ALS places a real financial hardship on a family. This renewable scholarship opportunity acknowledges that hardship and offers financial assistance to college students who are affected by ALS.

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March 24, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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7 Tips for Finding MBA Scholarships

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It is not uncommon for high school seniors to launch an extensive private scholarship search to help fund their education. Unfortunately, however, senior year tends to be both the first and last time many students look for scholarships. Alternatively, we recommend continuing the scholarship search process throughout your college years, and, if graduate school is in your future, for your graduate education as well. College finance expert and former Babson College financial aid officer, Michelle Clifton, outlines her best tips for MBA students to track down scholarships in her latest article on the Fortuna Admissions blog. Continue reading

March 21, 2019by Michelle Clifton
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Scholarship Spotlight: DC Leadership 1000 Scholarship

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

If you are a deserving college-bound (or current college) student from Washington, DC, this scholarship opportunity may be for you.

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March 17, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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Scholarship Spotlight: New England Essay Scholarship

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  • Are you a junior or senior attending high school in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont?
  • Is your high school a member of NEACAC, the New England Association of College Admission Counseling? (Ask your school counselor if you’re not sure!)
  • Would you like the chance to earn $1,000 for college?

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March 10, 2019by Elyse Krantz
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Scholarship Spotlight: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship

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There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

The Heinlein Foundation exists to honor the good works of sci-fi author Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, etc.). One of three scholarships the foundation awards each year, the Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship rewards women looking to study science in college.

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March 3, 2019by Robyn Stewart
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How to Negotiate a Scholarship

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If you wouldn’t pay full price for a car or a house, why do you think you need to pay full price for college? While many colleges may not want to let you in on this little secret, their price is often negotiable. If you’ve been offered a scholarship by a college, that offer is a good sign that they really want you to enroll. Use this insight to your advantage, and try to negotiate an increase in your scholarship offer. How, though, should you approach this negotiation? Find out from former Boston University and Tufts University financial aid officer, Shannon Vasconcelos, in her new article on scholarship negotiation on the Edmit blog. Continue reading

February 28, 2019by Shannon Vasconcelos
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