Upcoming Scholarship Workshops and Presentations in March

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  March 16 – Get Help Writing Essays at Alfred Street Baptist Church Students can get help with writing essays even if they don’t like to write at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia on March 16.   This workshop is designed to help...

Prepping for Scholarship Interviews

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This information is based on an excerpt from the chapter, “Scholarship Interview Tips” in Winning Scholarships for College. Prepping for Scholarship Interviews      Your research is done and your applications have been submitted–now it’s time...

Scholarships for Black History Month

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Scholarships for Black History Month   Did you know there are scholarships focusing on Black History month as well as those specifically for African Americans? For example, Blacks@Microsoft (BAM) offers $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors of African...

Get Ready To Win Scholarships – 8 Success Strategies

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The following are 8 strategies students can use to get ready to be successful with their scholarship quest.   Strive to be well-rounded. Participate in extracurricular and community activities. Write about your activities in your scholarship and college essays in...

How Can Students Find Scholarships that Fit?

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Some scholarship opportunities referenced in this article may have changed, closed, or updated eligibility requirements. Always verify details on official scholarship websites. To find scholarships that fit, students should ask themselves the following questions to...

How many scholarships should my son or daughter pursue? Can there be too many?

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Excerpt from Winning Scholarships for College, Fifth Edition I’ve had many parents ask this question over the years. Often parents are concerned their son or daughter may work too hard with the scholarship process while still trying to keep up with...