Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: The GreenPal Small Business Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton August 17th, 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 merit scholarships, private scholarships, 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. Some students catch the entrepreneurial bug early, even before they start college. Does your child have a neighborhood landscaping business or a small babysitting empire? The GreenPal Scholarship recognizes today the future small business owners of tomorrow. Scholarship: The GreenPal Tomorow’s Entrepreneur Scholarship Awarding Organization: GreenPal Amount: $2,000, paid equally over four semesters Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate, studying business, economics, or finance. How to Apply: All applicants must submit an application and essay. Deadline: November 15 Website: www.yourgreenpal.com/scholarship Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on October 24th, 2021 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Teen Parents Read | Posted on October 17th, 2021 Scholarship Spotlight: MLK Celebration Scholarship Read | Posted on October 1st, 2021 Scholarship Spotlight: National Foster Parent Association Youth Scholarship
