Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Student Excellence Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton November 2nd, 2020 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. Do you live in the Badger State? As a graduating Wisconsin high school senior, you are eligible to apply for this competitive scholarship which evaluates students on a variety of strengths inside and outside the classroom, including leadership skills and community service goals. There is no minimum GPA for eligibility. Scholarship: Student Excellence Scholarship Awarding Organization: Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Amount: $10,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 100 Eligible Students: Must be a graduating high school senior and Wisconsin resident who plans to enroll in an institute of post-secondary education. How to Apply: Complete online application and submit three letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, and community member. Deadline: November 17 Website: www.kohleducation.org/studentexcellence/ 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
