Finding Scholarships Scholarships For College Spotlight: Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton May 25th, 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. For elite athletes, being great isn’t always about being the fastest or strongest on the field. Even if you are at the top of your game, you still work toward improvement. This scholarship is for all you student athletes out there who strive daily to make yourselves better, your teammates better, and your sport better. Scholarship: Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship Awarding Organization: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Amount: $1,000-$2,000 Eligible Students: High school juniors who play on a school or club sports team and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to Apply: Complete the online application. Applicants will be required to submit three essays and three letters of reference (coach, high school administrator, and another individual who knows the student athlete very well). Deadline: May 31 Website: https://www.positivecoach.org/awards-programs/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships/ 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
