Finding Scholarships Scholarships For College Spotlight: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton August 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. The Heinlein Foundation exists to honor sci-fi author Robert Heinlein by awarding three scholarships each year. One of those funds, the Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship, rewards women looking to study science in college. Scholarship: Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship Awarding Organization: Heinlein Society Amount: $2,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Three Eligible Students: A female student pursuing a full-time course of study in math, engineering, or science. How to Apply: Complete the application, submit a brief statement outlining your career goals, and write an essay of 500-1000 words in response to one of the prompts listed on the foundation’s website. Deadline: April 1 Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on August 6th, 2024 The 3 Best Tips to Find College Scholarships Read | Posted on May 31st, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
