Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: National Potato Council Scholarship Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon March 29th, 2020 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. Are you passionate about potatoes? Not eating them mashed or fried, but researching them? The National Potato Council (NPC) awards this scholarship to a graduate student whose research benefits the potato industry. Scholarship: National Potato Council Scholarship Awarding Organization: National Potato Council Amount: $10,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Graduate Students How to Apply: Submit completed application with a copy of college transcript, short statement explaining how your work benefits the potato industry, activity resume, and references. Deadline: June 17th Website: http://nationalpotatocouncil.org/events-and-programs/scholarship-program/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 26th, 2025 Navigating Merit Aid: Simplifying the Scholarship Search for College Applicants Read | Posted on May 28th, 2025 Unlocking Your Global Journey: A Guide to Funding Study Abroad Read | Posted on April 28th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
