Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Media Literacy Contest Written by Robyn Stewarton May 4th, 2020 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. What does it mean to be “informed” in 2020? Let’s face it, with all the information that we receive in a 24-hour period, there has likely never been a moment where it has been more important to read and think critically. If you agree, check out the details for this first annual scholarship contest for media literacy. Scholarship: Media Literacy Contest Awarding Organization: The Factual Amount: $750 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Two Eligible Students: Current high school seniors or current undergraduate students studying in any major. How to Apply: Applicants must submit the online application found on the website and a 750-1,000 word essay answering the question: "In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to determine what to believe. What does it mean to you to be 'informed' in 2020?" Deadline: May 15 Website: www.thefactual.com/competition.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
