Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Open Mind Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton March 26th, 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. Writer and publisher William Feather once said, “Books can open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can,” and those words ring true for many people, including prospective college students. We love the chance to support an independent bookstore that supports college students through this fabulous essay-based scholarship. Scholarship: Open Mind Scholarship Awarding Organization: Northshire Bookstore Amount: New York students: $1,000 / Vermont students: $2,000 - $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Four Eligible Students: High school seniors from New York and Vermont How to Apply: Submit a one-page essay on how a book exposed you to something new and how this knowledge has impacted your life. Deadline: March 31 Website: https://www.northshire.com/northshire-bookstore-open-mind-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
