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.

If you are a deserving college-bound (or current college) student from Washington, DC, this scholarship opportunity may be for you.

Scholarship: DC Leadership Scholarship 1000

• Are you a junior or senior attending high school in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont?
• Is your high school a member of NEACAC, the New England Association of College Admission Counseling? (Ask your school counselor if you’re not sure!)
• Would you like the chance to earn $1,000 for college?

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.

The Heinlein Foundation exists to honor the good works of sci-fi author Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, etc.). One of three scholarships the foundation awards each year, the Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship rewards women looking to study science in college.

Scholarship: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship

If you wouldn’t pay full price for a car or a house, why do you think you need to pay full price for college? While many colleges may not want to let you in on this little secret, their price is often negotiable. If you’ve been offered a scholarship by a college, that offer is a good sign that they really want you to enroll. Use this insight to your advantage, and try to negotiate an increase in your scholarship offer. How, though, should you approach this negotiation? Find out from former Boston University and Tufts University financial aid officer, Shannon Vasconcelos, in her new article on scholarship negotiation on the Edmit blog.

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.

Sometimes, the best place to look for scholarship money is right in your own backyard. When every dollar counts, why not apply for the scholarships where the applicant pool is restricted and you have the best chance of success? Students with a connection to the town of Reading, Massachusetts, read below.

Scholarship: Reading Scholarship

As high school seniors await admissions and financial aid decisions, and juniors begin to think about the college application process, all of these students would be wise to take some time to look for college scholarships. How should a student approach the scholarship search process? Find out in the latest installment of our video series, We Can Explain. In this video, we look at the “Top 3 Ways to Find Scholarships,” streamlining what can be an overwhelming search process into manageable steps.

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.

Kappa Alpha Theta, also known as Theta, was the first Greek Letter fraternity for women. Their motto is Leading Women and that is exactly what they encourage, as demonstrated by this scholarship for future female leaders.

Scholarship: Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship

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.

This scholarship was founded to celebrate entrepreneurship. If the spirit of innovation runs through your veins, take the time to apply for this award.

Scholarship: Maverick Label Scholarship

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports a 35% increase in adult learners who are heading back to college. If you are a woman with plans to further your education and give back to your community, this scholarship may be for you.

Scholarship: Jeannette Rankin Scholarship

You understand that an MBA is an investment in your future—that it will, in all likelihood, pay off in terms of future earning potential. There’s no getting around, however, that this investment in your future requires a significant up-front cash outlay—one that is prohibitive for many people. But what if an MBA didn’t require such an up-front investment? What if you could get a scholarship to cover some or all of your MBA program?