Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: ExPat Youth Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton February 26th, 2017 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. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the weapon which you can use to change the world.” Travel and living abroad certainly offer students a non-traditional education outside of the typical four walls of a classroom. Students living in another culture may be interested in this unique scholarship for expatriates of any nationality. Scholarship: ExPat Youth Scholarship Awarding Organization: Clements Worldwide Amount: Amount varies ($3,000, $1,500, and $500) Number of Scholarships Awarded: There are 3 winners in each of the 2 age categories. Eligible Students: Students (of any nationality) who are 13-21 years of age. Students must have lived outside their home country for at least 6 consecutive months. How to Apply: Students must create a 1-1 ½ minute video documenting how they will use their experiences gained abroad to help to make the world a better place. Visit the ExPat Youth Facebook page for information. Deadline: July 30th Website: https://www.clements.com/resources/expat-resources/expat-youth-scholarship Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
