Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Top Baby Gears Written by Robyn Stewarton April 23rd, 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 merit scholarships, private scholarships, 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. Top Baby Gears wants to help families sort through the overwhelming number of baby products on the market and help a lucky college student earn some tuition dollars. Think back—way back—tapping into the spirit of your inner child, and see if you can come up with the next original idea for what babies really want. Many parents will thank you (including yours, if you win this scholarship!). Scholarship: Top Baby Gears Scholarship Program Awarding Organization: Top Baby Gears Amount: $500 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Current college students How to Apply: Submit a creative, 500-word essay addressing the question, “What do babies really want?” Deadline: August 30 Website: https://topbabygears.com/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
