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.

Kappa Alpha Theta, also known as Theta, was the first Greek Letter fraternity for women. Their motto is Leading Women and that is exactly what they encourage, as demonstrated by this scholarship for future female leaders.

Scholarship: Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship

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.

This scholarship was founded to celebrate entrepreneurship. If the spirit of innovation runs through your veins, take the time to apply for this award.

Scholarship: Maverick Label Scholarship

The days are getting longer, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, and spring will be here before you know it, which means it’s the time of year when parents of high school seniors are asking us: “Can I go back and ask the college for more scholarship money?” The answer is a resounding yes. If your student has received college acceptances and offers of merit scholarship money, now is a good time to compare those awards and craft a plan to go back and ask their top choice(s) for additional funding.

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 National Center for Education Statistics reports a 35% increase in adult learners who are heading back to college. If you are a woman with plans to further your education and give back to your community, this scholarship may be for you.

Scholarship: Jeannette Rankin Scholarship

You understand that an MBA is an investment in your future—that it will, in all likelihood, pay off in terms of future earning potential. There’s no getting around, however, that this investment in your future requires a significant up-front cash outlay—one that is prohibitive for many people. But what if an MBA didn’t require such an up-front investment? What if you could get a scholarship to cover some or all of your MBA program?

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.

As the world grows increasingly smaller, it becomes even more important to improve our understanding of other cultures around the world. This scholarship helps a college student offset the cost of travel, lodging, and living overseas while they pursue a research project.

Scholarship: The David Hershberg Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad

As financial aid offers start to arrive for high school seniors, many families are still finding themselves short of funding for college and begin to look for scholarships to fill that gap. And while the scholarship search is particularly urgent for high school seniors will a college bill looming large on the horizon, did you know that we recommend families keep their eyes peeled for scholarships as early as freshman year of high school? Check out the latest installment of our video series, Ask the College Finance Expert, in which former Holy Cross financial aid officer, Robyn Stewart, answers the question, “How Do I Find 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.

In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, we are sharing this scholarship opportunity for deserving multi-ethnic and multicultural students in the Sacramento area.

Scholarship: MLK Celebration Scholarship

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 EngineerGirl website, sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering, informs a wide audience about exciting opportunities for girls interested in the field of engineering. A slight tweak on the usual scholarship process, EngineerGirls is looking for creative students who want to try their hand at a fictional story featuring—you guessed it—a brainy female lead who saves the day with her critical thinking skills and her problem solving powers.

Scholarship: Engineer Girl Essay Contest

In 2019’s first episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Ian Fisher and his guests get into the New Year’s spirit by suggesting some resolutions for high school students and their families, and then tackles how seniors can successfully navigate panel interviews during college scholarship events this winter and spring. Finally, Ian’s finance guest offers some insights about the advantages and disadvantages of using a Roth IRA to pay for college.