Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Bodie McDowell Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton February 24th, 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. In the spirit of Bodie McDowell, a writer who covered the great outdoors, the Outdoor Writers Association of America honors talented undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a record of accomplishment and commitment to the field of outdoor communications. Scholarship: Bodie McDowell Scholarship Awarding Organization: Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 3-5 Eligible Students: Current undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing outdoor communication fields, such as journalism, print, photography, film art, or broadcasting. Eligible College(s): Schools that offer communications and journalism programs How to Apply: Students can download the application from the website below. Additionally, all applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, provide a transcript, demonstrate examples of outdoor work, and write a 1-2 page statement that outlines specific career goals in their field of study. Deadline: March 1 Website: http://owaa.org/programs/scholarships-fellowships/bodie-mcdowell-scholarship/ 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
