Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Founders Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton January 18th, 2021 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. Did you know that eighty percent of female entrepreneurs were once Girl Scouts? The Girl Scouts of Central Texas recognizes high-achieving student leaders as they pursue educational dreams beyond high school. Scholarship: Founder’s Scholarship Awarding Organization: Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 10 Eligible Students: Must be a registered Girl Scout of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Students must have strong academic achievements and be attending a college, university, or trade school. How to Apply: Fill out the Founders Application available on the website. Applications must also submit three reference forms. Deadline: February 1 Website: www.gsctx.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/highest-awards/scholarships.html Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Photo Credit: Image Courtesy of Villwock at English Wikipedia 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
