Previously, we talked about why applying to small scholarships is one of the best strategies you can employ to boost your chances of winning scholarships. In this article, you’ll learn why local scholarships are also another great strategy to win…
Winning scholarships is hard, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are effective strategies you can use NOW to significantly boost your chances of winning scholarships! In this article, you’ll learn why small scholarships matter and how they…
In a previous article, we talked about red flags to look out for when applying for scholarships. We’re going to expand on that topic and focus on things you can do to protect yourself from getting scammed. Unfortunately, there are…
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…
If you’re thinking about applying for scholarships, you probably know that you must report every scholarship you win, which will result in scholarship displacement. Scholarship displacement is the practice of reducing your financial aid package by your scholarship amount so…
Imagine this, you just won an outside scholarship and you’re over the moon. Although you already receive financial aid, you could really use the extra money to pay for college. “I’m glad all of my hard work paid off,” you…
You probably heard that students should apply for scholarships to help pay for college because they’re “free money” so it has to be a good thing, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Determining whether scholarships will be helpful for you…