Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Sydney Craven Memorial Fund Scholarship Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon March 16th, 2020 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. We generally think of scholarships as funding to help cover college costs, but this one is a little different. Parents of young kids, do you wish you could enroll your child in an enrichment activity, but the cost is prohibitive? The family of Sydney Craven, a spunky little girl taken too soon, wants their daughter’s legacy to be to help children live life to its fullest. This scholarship can be used to cover the cost of participating in all those fun childhood activities—dance, sports, summer camps, swim lessons… you name it! Don’t let a lack of resources stop you from allowing your child to have fun and pursue the interests that bring them joy. Scholarship: Sydney Craven Memorial Fund Scholarship Awarding Organization: Sydney Craven Memorial Fund Amount: Up to $500 Eligible Students: Children from birth to age 12 who live in the towns of East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater, Massachusetts. How to Apply: Complete the online application, including this essay question: Keeping in mind the objective of the Sydney Craven Memorial Fund mission statement, “to promote individuality, growth and self-discovery,” please explain why your child needs this funding and how you feel they will benefit from being able to participate in their chosen activity if they were to receive a scholarship. Deadline: Ongoing Website: sydneycraven.com/scholarship-program/ 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
