Thank you notes show our appreciation for various acts of kindness, whether it’s a note for a birthday present or graduation gift. However, most students don’t realize the importance of thank you notes for scholarships – probably because scholarships seem less personal than gifts from someone you know. Writing a thank you letter for a […]
How to Keep Your Scholarship Essay Interesting
There are many important pieces of your scholarship application, but the essay is your chance to set yourself apart from other applicants. Although your test scores, GPA, and extracurricular activities provide a picture of the kind of student you are, your essay provides insight into who you are as a person. This makes keeping your […]
Common Mistakes People Make When Filling Out the FAFSA and How to Avoid Them
Written by Bea Louis… The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the typical form filled out by current and prospective college students in the United States. To avoid common mistakes while filling out this important form, read the following suggestions. The number one mistake people make when filling out the FAFSA is not […]
What is the Lowest GPA to Get a Scholarship?
Written by Bea Louis… A scholarship supports your education, and most schools will look at certain things to see if you qualify. Often, schools will look at transcripts, standardized test scores, and a student’s grade point average (GPA), and it’s a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the United States. While many universities base […]
What Types of Scholarships Are Available?
A college education is one of the best ways to enhance your earning potential. But if you’re like most college students, you’re too busy trying to figure out how to pay for that degree that you can’t think about the financial rewards. Thankfully, you can do pay for part of your education with scholarships. Scholarships […]
How to Know if You’ve Won a Scholarship?
“Congratulations! We are happy to inform you that you’ve been awarded a $5,000 renewable college scholarship!” What if you received this news from the scholarship provider? That you, out of countless applicants, received their award? It not only validates that you’re on the right path, but shows that your hard work finally paid off. If […]