Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: The Path to College Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton June 14th, 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 opportunity 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. The Coalition for College offers some great tools to help students get a head start on the college application process. Details of the Exploration Scholarship were announced previously and now the Coalition has unveiled a new opportunity for high school seniors. By using the tools on the website students will be on track for college success! Scholarship: The Path to College Scholarship Awarding Organization: Coalition for College Amount: $1,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: 5 Eligible Students: Graduates of the high school class of 2022. Must have a U.S. address or be a U.S. citizen. How to Apply: Create and complete specified sections of the MyCoalition Profile, including Personal Information, Contact Information, Family Information, and High School Information. Students must also add at least three schools to the College List field. To create an account, visit here. Deadline: July 30 Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 26th, 2025 Navigating Merit Aid: Simplifying the Scholarship Search for College Applicants Read | Posted on May 28th, 2025 Unlocking Your Global Journey: A Guide to Funding Study Abroad Read | Posted on April 28th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
