Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton February 3rd, 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. Do you love animals? Is your beloved family pet a rescue animal? Do you spend time volunteering at a local shelter or helping a non-profit raise money for animal rights? Well, here's a scholarship for you! This annual scholarship is for students passionate about helping our animal friends. Scholarship: Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship Awarding Organization: P.L.A.Y. Amount: $1,500, $300, & $200 (2nd and 3rd prizes also provide goods donated to a shelter of your choice) Number of Scholarships Awarded: Three Eligible Students: High school seniors How to Apply: Applicants must submit a short essay describing their volunteer involvement with an animal shelter or animals-in-need program. Students must describe how they have been impacted by this activity and how it changed their idea of animal welfare. Applications must also include 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts. Deadline: February 28 Website: www.petplay.com/scholarship 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
