Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Courageous Persuaders Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton January 29th, 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. Over 10,000 young people die annually as a result of alcohol use. If this statistic worries you and you love to make videos, this scholarship competition may provide an opportunity for you. High schoolers, create commercials to warn middle school students about the dangers of underage drinking. Scholarship: Courageous Persuaders Scholarship Awarding Organization: Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Amount: Ranges from $250 to $3,500 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Eighteen Eligible Students: Students may enter individually or as a part of team. How to Apply: Create an original video commercial about the dangers of underage drinking and driving or texting while driving. All applicants must submit a work-cited page and official consent permission. Deadline: February 9 Website: http://courageouspersuaders.com/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 30th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students 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
