Summer Scholarship Deadlines In May, new scholarship opportunities will begin to dwindle. It’s time to focus on scholarships that have an end of May or summer deadline. I hope you have added the deadlines to your calendar so you can buckle down and finish strong! “Small” Scholarships Don’t let the dollar amount of a scholarship discourage you, but do weigh the effort-to-dollar ratio. Every scholarship counts, whether it is $100 or $10,000. Just make sure the scholarships below $1,000 are worth your time and energy away from other scholarship applications. On the same token, … [Read more...]
Have you heard back yet from that college or scholarship you applied to? What you should be doing NOW to stay on top of financial aid and college applications.
In February, excitement of graduation begins to fill the minds of many students. However, don’t let “senioritis” leach your motivation and take your eyes off your goal! There are still things you can be doing right now to stay on top of the financial aid and college application process. If you aren’t even thinking about how you will pay for college, zip on over to our previous post about how to avoid the financial stress college can bring. Scholarships are Still Available By now you should be beginning to hear back from colleges you have applied to, as well as different scholarships … [Read more...]
10 Tips and Tricks Used by the Astute Scholarship Hunter
Applying for scholarships can be your gold mine in paying for college. With the amount of scholarships up for grabs, students can be easily overwhelmed by the task, but the effort pays off with lump sums awarded either directly to your school, or to you. So we’ve done our research and put together ten scholarship hacks to get you started: 10 Tips and Tricks Used by the Astute Scholarship Hunter: Look for University Specific Scholarships: Don’t forget to look into scholarships specific to the universities where you’ve been accepted. Those scholarships typically have March or April … [Read more...]
The Go-To Scholarship Guide
The whirlwind of college tours and applications is often accompanied by the looming question, "How am I going to pay for this?" When it comes to scholarship hunting, getting started is half the process. And the truth is, it is never too early to start looking for scholarships. (High school juniors, listen close!) With a little bit of hustle, you'll find that the scholarship hunt is well worth your while. We've created the timeline above to keep you on track and ready to graduate with a spectrum of scholarships to fund your future endeavors. Here are a few tips to remember as you begin the … [Read more...]