Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: University of Texas at Dallas Chess Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton March 29th, 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 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. Bobby Fisher famously said, “All that matters on the chess board is good moves.” For chess players thinking about attending the University of Texas at Dallas, applying for a competitive chess scholarship is a great move. These awards help team recruitment and support the recipients by offering cash for college. Checkmate! Scholarship: University of Texas at Dallas Chess Scholarships Awarding Organization: University of Texas at Dallas Amount: From $1000/year and up to full tuition plus a cash stipend Number of Scholarships Awarded: There are three levels of awards – Chess 1/Chess 2/Chess 3. See link for more details: chess.utdallas.edu/scholarships/details/. Eligible Students: Incoming freshmen and returning students enrolled at UT Dallas How to Apply: Must apply to UT Dallas and submit online chess recruitment form. Applicants must have a chess rating for their form to be considered. Deadline: March 31 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
