Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Goya Foods Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton November 13th, 2017 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. What do beverages, beans, rice, condiments, and college scholarships have in common? The answer is Goya Foods. The largest Hispanic-owned food company stocks our kitchens with pantry staples and also runs a generous scholarship program for students looking to major in culinary arts or food sciences. Scholarship: Goya Foods Scholarship Awarding Organization: Goya Foods Amount: $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Four Eligible Students: Full-time students pursuing a first bachelor degree in culinary arts or food science. How to Apply: Students can apply online for a holisitic review of academic achievement, leadership skills, and potential financial need. Additionally, students must submit an essay about how Goya has “enriched their family traditions.” In addition to meeting a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0, all scholarship winners must be able to complete 10 hours of community service per month. Deadline: February 15 Website: https://www.goya.com/en/ 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
