Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Written by Robyn Stewarton October 5th, 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. This brand new scholarship creates an opportunity to “honor, support, and uplift the next generation of theater makers.” Cody Richard together with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, is hoping to inspire students of color to follow their dreams – all the way to Broadway and beyond! Scholarship: The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Awarding Organization: Cody Renard Richard Amount: $1,500 (for spring 2021 semester). All scholarship winners must attend three online sessions with the other members of the scholarship cohort, Cody Renard Richard, and various professionals from the theater world. Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: Current high school seniors who identify as Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color. Must have a 3.0 min GPA. Must have plans to attend a four year college/university and pursue one of the following majors: stage management, technical theater, theater management or directing, playwriting. How to Apply: Complete the online application. Record and submit a one-minute video essay. Deadline: October 25 Website: www.codyrenard.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
