Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Polly Holliday Scholarship Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon January 9th, 2017 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. Lights–camera–action! Students from the South interested in majoring in theatre, here is an opportunity to win some money to help pay for college. Scholarship: Polly Holliday Scholarship Awarding Organization: Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: High school seniors in the SETC region (see below) who are planning to study theater arts within the SETC region. Award is based on financial need, talent, and the potential for academic success Eligible College(s): Colleges in the SETC Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) How to Apply: Complete application and include the following information: Official transcript, along with verification of class rank and standardized test scores from high school. Three sealed recommendation forms, one being from your high school principal. Completed resume form. Deadline: January 28th Website: http://www.setc.org/undergraduate-scholarships/polly-holliday-award Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
