Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Active Life Scholarship for Financial Literacy Written by Robyn Stewarton June 29th, 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. College is a time of many firsts for students. As former financial aid professionals, the college finance consultants at Bright Horizons College Coach have seen the mistakes some students make when managing money for the first time. Budgeting, spending wisely, and creating smart savings goals are skills that students need to learn. We are 100% in agreement with this organization who believes that “gaining the skills to manage your personal finance is critical to your long-term success in everything” that you do. Scholarship: Active Life Scholarship for Financial Literacy Awarding Organization: Get Up! Get Active! Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: Current college or graduate students How to Apply: Complete application, including short answer response questions. Deadline: June 30 Website: www.getupgetactive.org/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
