Finding Scholarships Advancement of Women in Sports and Entertainment Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton October 19th, 2020 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, 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. Students can continue their search for outside scholarships the entire time they are in college. Many opportunities are awarded based upon a student’s program of study. If you are a female college student who is interested in working in the sports or entertainment industry, this is an opportunity for you! Scholarship: The Advancement of Women in Sports and Entertainment Scholarship Awarding Organization: The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Four Eligible Students: Sophomores, juniors, or seniors in college. First year-graduate students are also eligible. Students must be majoring in public relations, communication, media studies, marketing, or journalism, and plan on working in the entertainment or sports industry. How to Apply: Complete the application available online. Deadline: November 17 Website: tfmjf.org/scholarships/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
