Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education Written by Robyn Stewarton December 31st, 2018 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. Did you know that there is an honor society for community college students? Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to “recognize the achievements of college students as scholars and leaders.” While there are many scholarships listed on the website (go check them out!), today we are highlighting the Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education. Not only do students win a scholarship, but they are also matched with a professional mentor. Scholarship: Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education Awarding Organization: Phi Theta Kappa Amount: $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Ten Eligible Students: Current community college students and Phi Theta Kappa members. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. How to Apply: Create an account and complete the online application. Deadline: May 1 Website: https://www.ptk.org/Scholarships.aspx 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
