Email lists are one of the best scholarship resources PERIOD.

And here’s why…

Most scholarship-awarding institutions, such as universities, non-profits, corporations, federal agencies, and local governments, offer an email list or newsletter.

The spectrum of emails these institutions send will include scholarship-related communication, especially if deadlines are around the corner.

Fortunately for you, a majority of people do not join these email lists since they are often turned off by the sheer number of miscellaneous emails they receive even though they may benefit from them.

This means fewer people will learn about these scholarship opportunities and thus less competition for yourself!

While I like to believe that my success with winning scholarships was purely based on merit alone luck definitely played a significant role.

However, you can create conditions that increase your likelihood of winning scholarships (just like I did) by using effective strategies like this one.

So long story short, you can increase your luck and reduce competition for scholarships simply by joining an email list/newsletter because, as they say, knowledge is power.

Tip: In many cases, you can tailor the frequency (e.g., one per week) and type (scholarships only) of emails you receive from the organization.

Related: “25 Strategies I Used to Win Over $55,000 in Scholarships (And So Can You!)“

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