Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Home Depot Orange Scholars Scholarship Program Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon December 9th, 2019 I started my career at Lesley University and spent over a decade at Northeastern University’s Office for Student Financial Services, where I was a senior assistant director. At Northeastern, I worked with applicants for financial aid, athletes, and families interested in financing their educations. In addition, I have served as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority, visiting Massachusetts high schools to introduce students and parents to the financial aid process and the many sources of education financing that are available. I'm a graduate of Scripps College in Claremont CA, and I have an MBA and a master’s degree in college student development and counseling from Northeastern University. I serve as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Learn More About Beth 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. Orange is the new green. Working at Home Depot can be more rewarding than just helping someone who is trying to fix a leaky faucet or decide on a paint color. Paying for college is a challenge for most working parents, and Home Depot wants to help alleviate part of this burden for their Associates. Scholarship: Homer Fund Orange Scholars Scholarship Program Awarding Organization: The Home Depot Homer Fund Amount: $2,500. Scholarship is not renewable, but students can re-apply each year. Number of Scholarships Awarded: Up to 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually Eligible Students: Must be a dependent of an hourly Home Depot Associate in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. Open to high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. Scholarship is based upon financial need and academic record, along with community involvement. Eligible College(s): Any accredited two- or four-year college in the U.S., Canada or Mexico How to Apply: Apply online Deadline: January 22 Website: thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars/ Other: For additional information regarding the scholarship program, email orangescholars@applyISTS.com or call 1-866-795-4894. 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
