Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton November 11th, 2019 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. Recently, my daughter figured out how to balance a spoon on her nose. “You will be great at parties,” I told her, “now finish your dinner.” Unusual talents are another area to focus on when searching for scholarships. What is your party trick? For students who not only know the difference between a diving duck and a dabbling duck, but can imitate a merganser and a scoter as well, we have a contest that is right up your alley. Scholarship: The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Scholarship Awarding Organization: Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce (Stuttgart, Arkansas) Amount: Awards range from $500 to $2,000. Number of Scholarships Awarded: Four Eligible Students: High school seniors Eligible College(s): Any college or university in the United States How to Apply: Register for and attend the annual duck calling contest. All contestants must provide an official transcript and photo ID. Deadline: The contest is typically held in November. Website: stuttgartarkansas.org/scholarship-contest.html 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
