Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: John Kitt Memorial Scholarship Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon December 23rd, 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. Have you ever dreamed of working in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? Though you need more than a sweet tooth to be eligible for this scholarship, college students with an interest in candy technology, this one is for you! Scholarship: John Kitt Memorial Scholarship Awarding Organization: American Association of Candy Technologist Amount: $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Enrolled college students who have demonstrated interest in confectionary technology. Must currently have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in food science, biology, or other related area. Eligible College(s): Accredited four-year colleges in North America How to Apply: Submit completed application, along with current college transcript, academic activities related to confectionary technology, work experience, internships, volunteerism, honors, awards, and a short statement of personal and professional goals. Deadline: April 3 Website: www.aactcandy.org/aactscholarship.asp 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
