Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Freemont Scholars Award Written by Robyn Stewarton January 11th, 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. Freemont Scholars are outstanding student leaders with a proven track record of leadership and community engagement. If you have plans to attend or are currently enrolled in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and have an interest in the sciences this may be an opportunity for you! Scholarship: Freemont Scholars Award Awarding Organization: James M. and Irma T. Freemont Foundation Amount: varies Number of Scholarships Awarded: varies Eligible Students: All high school and current undergraduate applicants must be U.S. Citizens with plans to attend or are currently attending a Historically Black College (HBCU). There are different criteria for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students, but all eligible students must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0. Please see the site for more details. How to Apply: Complete the appropriate application. Deadline: February 1 Website: www.freemontfoundation.com/scholarships.html 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
