Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton April 26th, 2021 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!) Shawn Carter Scholars are hardworking students who have encountered a variety of obstacles during their life. This renewable scholarship helps make higher education accessible to these special individuals who have given back to their schools and communities in the face of adversity. Scholarship: Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Awarding Organization: Shawn Carter Foundation Amount: Varies Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: High school seniors coming from families with household incomes of less than $75,000. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. How to Apply: Complete the online application. All applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their essay, leadership experience, community service, and socio-economic factors. Deadline: April 30 Application Website: 2021 Shawn Carter Foundation Application 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
