Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Columbus Citizens Foundation Written by Robyn Stewarton January 4th, 2021 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. This scholarship is geared toward students of Italian heritage who have proven academic track records and are leaders in their communities. The renewable scholarship helps students with demonstrated financial need partially cover college costs. Scholarship: Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Awarding Organization: Columbus Citizens Foundation Amount: $1,000 - $8,000 (varies based upon student’s demonstrated need) Eligible Students: Current high school seniors who are of at least 25% Italian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and live in households that meet the designated income guidelines. How to Apply: Complete an online application and submit all supporting documents by the published deadline. If selected, students must enroll in an Italian language course (if offered) at the college level. Also, winners must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA while enrolled in college. Deadline: February 1 Website: www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scholarships/college.html 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
