Writing the scholarship essay is a critical step in the scholarship application process because it helps establish why a particular applicant is deserving of the money. Other scholarship criterion such as a high SAT score and a solid GPA, while still valuable, do not personalize the scholarship application like the essay does, as the essay […]
Applications are structured so that every person must answer the same set of questions in the same order. Scholarship applications are no different. All applicants must answer the same sterile questions, sign there name, send it in, and hope for acceptance. There are only two elements of a scholarship application that lend the applicant any […]
Obtaining a scholarship to help cover the costs of your higher education, while time consuming and often demanding can be one of the most rewarding endeavors you will undertake as you prepare to enter college. It is not enough to just find a scholarship that you are eligible for. That is only the beginning. And, […]
Scholarships are much coveted and much sought after by both new and existing college students. Most scholarships have hundreds–if not thousands–of people applying for them. These people all have the same goal: to be awarded money for school. If you are reading this, you are probably considering entering this mass pool of applicants, if you […]
The technology revolution has made the world readily accessible from the comfort of your home computer. With the click of a mouse, you can pay your bills, check the latest scores, and order that pair of shoes you’ve been dying for. Commerce isn’t the only thing that has become more convenient, however. More and more […]
No one likes interviewing. Not professionals. Not kids getting their first job. Certainly not college students trying to convince the “powers that be” to give them a scholarship. Unfortunately, to be considered for many scholarships requires going through an interview. Not fun, I know, but it doesn’t have to traumatic either. The key to “acing” […]
Let’s face it, college is expensive. While there are always loans available, the less you borrow means the less you will have to pay back upon graduation. And let’s face it, no one want to have huge bills looming over them while they are trying to find a job! Scholarships are another […]
