Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Caldwell Camp Counselor Education Grant Written by Robyn Stewarton April 16th, 2018 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. Many students have treasured memories of summer camp and what better way to continue the fun than to become a camp counselor? If you have a gift for working with younger children and want to learn leadership skills, camp counseling can be the perfect job. This scholarship was created as a way to say thank you to all the counselors out that that are helping a new generation of campers make wonderful summertime memories. Scholarship: Caldwell Camp Counselor Education Grant Awarding Organization: Max and Marion Caldwell Foundation Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Must have been employed at an ACA-accredited camp in Northern California (minimum of two summers; one summer as a counselor). How to Apply: Complete online application and provide letter of reference from Camp Director. Deadline: July 1 Website: http://www.caldwellfoundation.org/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
