Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: New York Women in Communications Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton June 3rd, 2019 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. If you are a young woman who intends to pursue a career in the communications field, this is a scholarship opportunity for you! Imagine being able to network with seasoned professionals in the field of communications while you are still a student? Learn from this best and you will be on your way to success! Scholarship: New York Women in Communications Scholarship Awarding Organization: New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) Amount: $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 15-20 Eligible Students: Residents of NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Can be pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs of study in the following majors: communications, advertising, broadcasting, digital media, English, film, journalism, marketing, and public relations. Note: students who do not reside in one the previously mentioned states, but are enrolled in a communications degree program in NY, are eligible to apply. Must have a GPA of 3.2. How to Apply: Complete the online application. Supporting materials include: resume, essay, two letters of reference, and a recent transcript. Students who make it to the second round can expect phone interviews, and finalists are required to complete in-person interviews. Deadline: January 25 Website: https://scholarships.nywici.org/ 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
