Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Community Service Scholarship Award Written by Robyn Stewarton November 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. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”—Ghandi Many students volunteer at some point because (a)mom and dad made them do it, (b)it was a requirement of high school graduation, or (c)they truly felt a call to help solve a problem in their community. What may begin as a parental suggestion can quickly turn into a passion for helping others. This scholarship is for young Nevada women are who committed to the cause–whatever that cause may be. Scholarship: Community Service Scholarship Award Awarding Organization: National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Female high schools seniors who have spent considerable time giving back to their communities (minimum of 20 hours). Eligible students must reside in areas zoned for the following school districts: Green Valley, Basic, Silverado, Foothill, Coronado, Del Sol, Liberty or Desert Oasis High Schools in Clark County, Nevada. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Students do not have to be a member of the NCL. How to Apply: Complete the online application and submit a short essay on the impact of community service in your life. Additionally, applicants must detail their volunteer work, provide a resume of their experience, a recent transcript, and letter of reference from someone familiar with your volunteer efforts. Deadline: January 31 Website: https://thepef.academicworks.com/donors/national-charity-league-inc-green-valley-chapter-community-service-scholarship-award 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
