Scholarship Spotlight: Hood Sportsman Scholarship

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. Winning is not everything, and team spirit can get you far in life and in this scholarship competition. Hood is looking for high school seniors who are high performers both on and off the field. Applying is just the first step. Spread the word and get your team on your side to win this scholarship. Scholarship: Hood Sportsman Scholarship Awarding Organization: Hood Milk Amount: $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 18 grand prize scholarships (three per New England state) Eligible Students: High school seniors enrolled in high school in one of the six New England states. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, done volunteer work in community, participated in a varsity sport in high school, and displayed a high degree of sportsmanship while participating in high school sports. Eligible College(s): Public or private two or four year colleges How to Apply: Applicants must complete the online application and submit an essay explaining how they display integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field. Ten finalists per state (sixty total) will be selected through public voting and will be asked for additional information, including a high school transcript, proof of participation in high school varsity sports, and letter providing proof of volunteerism. Winners will be chosen based upon interviews of finalists. Deadline: Application entry phase December 12^th - March 6^th; voting phase March 27^th - April 10^th Website: https://hood.com/scholarship Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements.