UVM to Offer Scholarships and Cash Prizes in New Pitch Challenge for High School Students

UVM is excited to announce the Vermont Pitch Challenge, a new entrepreneurial-focused competition that gives high school students in grades 10-12 from across the world a chance to pitch innovative and impactful business plans–all while competing for cash prizes and full-tuition scholarships to UVM. The new program is free to enter and offers young students a … Continue reading UVM to Offer Scholarships and Cash Prizes in New Pitch Challenge for High School Students

6 Ways to Search for College Scholarships

For college-bound students, scholarships can fill in the gap between what you can afford and the cost of the school. Most students believe college scholarships are a pipe dream if they aren’t athletes or 4.0 students. But nothing could be further from the truth. There are thousands of scholarships available for the taking. You just … Continue reading 6 Ways to Search for College Scholarships

STEM Scholarships

STEM careers have become a national priority and students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math will be happy to know that STEM scholarships abound. Often, when you apply for scholarships in a specific area of interest, the competition is much less than if you apply for national scholarships with thousands of applicants. … Continue reading STEM Scholarships

Scholarships for Women

In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s an extensive list of scholarships for women and girls. Once you check these out, do your own Google search and go past the 1st and 2nd pages of Google. You’ll find specific scholarsihps that might not be listed on these sites that have compiled a list. And don’t … Continue reading Scholarships for Women

10 Instagram Accounts For Scholarships

Looking for scholarships? There’s the usual scholarship search sites and scholarship books. You can find them at your student’s counselor’s office and locally. But what about social media–specifically Instagram? It’s a great place to find out about current and future scholarship opportunities. Sometimes there are scholarships posted on these accounts that you might not easily … Continue reading 10 Instagram Accounts For Scholarships

Parent Tip Week: How to Help with Scholarships

Most parents want their student to win scholarships. Even if you can afford to pay for college, free money is always welcome. But talk with parents and parent groups and you can hear the frustration: My student isn’t motivated to search for scholarships. My student has applied for so many scholarships and hasn’t won a … Continue reading Parent Tip Week: How to Help with Scholarships

Scholarships for Average Students

Do you have an average student? Do you think your student won’t qualify for any scholarships? Think again. There are no GPA requirement scholarships and average GPA requirement scholarships. If your student can fill out a form, write an essay or simply register on a website, they could win money for college. Some of these … Continue reading Scholarships for Average Students

Automatic scholarships based on standardized test scores

Do you need money to pay for college? Are you having trouble motivating your student to study and prepare for standardized tests? What you may not know is that there are GUARANTEED scholarships available for students based on their standardized test scores. And in case you think they are only for perfect scores, think again. … Continue reading Automatic scholarships based on standardized test scores

Scholarship Friday: Potential Magazine Scholarships

Potential Magazine is sponsoring two scholarships for high school students grades 9-12. It’s never too early to start searching and applying for scholarships. National Don’t Wait to Reach Your Potential Scholarship*Hosted by: Potential MagazineDeadline: 01-04-20Award: $500 Qualifications: This scholarship is for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th. It does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: Potential Magazine Scholarships

Did You Know the SAT Can Help Your Student Find and Win Scholarships?

This post is sponsored and written in partnership with the College Board. With college tuition high, families are searching for ways to pay for their teenager’s college education. The SAT can connect your teen to scholarships and merit aid that can make his or her dream university more affordable. Many colleges use a student’s SAT score … Continue reading Did You Know the SAT Can Help Your Student Find and Win Scholarships?