By tamara Today’s Question: “What should I look for in an online scholarship search service?” Have you ever typed ‘scholarship search’ into Google? You literally get back over 200 million results. No, that’s not a typo; there are seriously that many possibilities. But with so many options, how can you possibly know which scholarship services will give you good information? There are actually a few characteristics you should be looking for when choosing a free scholarship …
By tamara Did you forget to attend our Scholarship Twitter Chat on November 14 with Jodi Okun? No worries! We’ve put together some of the highlights from the evening in a quick, easy-to-digest format for you. Take a look at what you missed on #CollegeCash!
By tamara Today’s Question: “How do you win scholarships?” You did all the right things…you decided to search for scholarships, you found a bunch, and applied for several. But, how to win scholarships? There is no magic answer. Even some parents have advice on how to win scholarships but there are some things you can do to increase your odds of winning a scholarship. In this short video, Ashley, our scholarship expert, will give you …
By tamaraThe Walking Dead returned to television on October 13, just in time to give you some great ideas and inspiration for the ScholarshipExperts.com $1,500 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship. Yes, you read that correctly; there is an actual zombie scholarship. Check out this video from the ScholarshipExperts.com YouTube channel to learn more about the program and how you can make your scholarship application stand out.
By tamara Today’s Question: “How to find weird scholarships online?” Most students have heard about some of the unusual or weird scholarships out there. It’s true, they do exist, and here’s how to find weird scholarships online. Whether you are short, tall or somewhere in between, there’s probably a scholarship waiting for you. So, sit back and watch this short video to learn how your strange and unusual talents (or genetically inherited traits) could lead to …
By tamara Today’s question: “How can I find scholarships for minorities?” To make the dream of a higher education possible for everyone, more and more organizations are providing scholarships for minority students. But, who is considered a minority student? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not simply those who come from a specific ethnic background; there are other traits that might be considered, as well. In this YouTube video, Ashley, our scholarship expert, breaks …
By tamaraThere has been a lot of talk in the media about the return on investment (ROI) for those who attend college. Some believe that the cost of a college education is starting to outweigh the benefits, or that students should consider starting a business instead of hitting the books. Personally, I think a college degree is priceless; there’s so much more to school than assignments and exams. College is where you can discover who you …
By Tamara There are many reasons why students may choose not to enroll in college directly after high school. Maybe they did not have the financial means to cover the cost of a college education, or perhaps they just needed an academic break. Some may have had family obligations that prevented them from focusing on a college degree or medical issues that made it impossible to attend classes. Whatever the reasons, those who chose to delay …
By Tamara Krause A little over a year ago, I stumbled across some interesting articles about students seeking college money from complete strangers, otherwise known as crowdfunding. I did a little research and published a short post about this phenomenon, but wasn’t completely sold on the idea. In fact, I even suggested that students focus their efforts elsewhere. Now, fifteen months later, I think I may have been a bit too hasty in my critique. Although …