Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Hungry to Lead Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton June 11th, 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. Scholarships are often awarded to encourage future behavior or promote a particular career. The Hungry to Lead Scholarship provides financial assistance to hard-working student leaders who are looking to leave their mark on the hospitality industry. Scholarship: Hungry to Lead Scholarship Awarding Organization: Professional Reps Amount: $1,000 and $2,500 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Two Eligible Students: Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who are pursuing full-time study in food service, culinary arts, or hospitality. Students must meet the minimum 2.5 GPA and 1050 SAT/18 ACT requirement. How to Apply: Complete online application and submit supporting documents. Deadline: July 1 Website: https://www.hungrytolead.com/ 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
