It’s an exciting time as we announce the winner of the Education Matters Scholarship. But before we do that, we want to thank each one of you for applying. There were 1,203 applicants and our scholarship committee read and evaluated every essay. The essay asked “”What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” and participants had 250 words or less to answer. …
When applying for scholarships, essays serve multiple purposes and act as a decisive element of many applications. Here are some tips for writing clear essays that make the mark.
American women earned the right to vote in 1920. This victory took decades of protests and pushes for change and this is part of the celebration of the Women’s History Month. Now, 102 years later, Kamala Harris holds a seat of political power and in many ways, represents progress. Or does she? The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report for 2021 predicts it will take another 135.6 years to close the global gender gap. …
A scholarship may provide individuals with financial support to cover the cost of some or all of a person’s education. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Each scholarship is set up by a provider. That provider determines what qualifications or requirements are necessary to win the scholarship. In some situations, these are designed for specific groups, including Hispanic scholarships. How Does a Scholarship Work? A scholarship is a type of financial aid. …
A scholarship may be a tool to help cover some of the cost of a college education. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Scholarships provide financial aid, but they often require students to apply for them. One component of some scholarships is the essay. It may be long or short, on a specific topic or on an open topic, and it may be one of the more difficult aspects of applying for …
Students entering graduate school may wish to pursue a different career, leadership, or other opportunities in a related field. The move to finish education is sometimes a personal one. Yet, many of those entering need to think about the costs associated with pursuing their education. Graduate scholarships may be one route to doing that. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. What Are Scholarships? Graduate school scholarships provide an opportunity for students to …
Unigo offers a wide range of tools to help people find scholarships to help cover the cost of their education or for other needs. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. One of the opportunities that may be available to some is the our annual scholarship, called the Unigo $10K Scholarship. This, along with other scholarships, may be just what you need to help you reduce what you have to pay for your …
High school seniors may wish to take a closer look at available funds to help them cover the cost of their college education. It may be beneficial for students to start looking for scholarships early, even before they are seniors. Doing so may open the door for new opportunities to save. There are scholarships available to many seniors. The question is, though, how do you find them? High school seniors typically have a lot happening …
Applying for scholarships may be one way to help reduce the cost of a college education. Organizations that offer scholarships typically do not require repayment of those funds. That means applicants may be able to reduce the cost of their undergrad or graduate education significantly if they are awarded the scholarship. That’s sometimes the hard part, though. Many scholarships have numerous applicants. Many require applicants to complete numerous steps to earn the award as well. …
Have you ever thought about what the future holds for you? I’m not talking about which college you plan to attend or what major you will choose. No, I’m talking about life after college. I know when I was a senior in high school, I envisioned a life filled with adventure. My plan was to become a veterinarian and head off to Africa to help endangered animals. I was particularly interested in studying the big …