The Scholarship Boot Camp — Learn How to Find and Win College Money

The Scholarship Boot Camp is a live online training designed to help high school students, and the parents supporting them, learn how to:

• find college scholarships
• write winning scholarship essays
• build a strong scholarship résumé

This interactive 3-hour virtual workshop shares proven strategies used by successful scholarship winners, including insights from Marianne Ragins, a $400,000 scholarship recipient with real scholarship-winning experience and years of student training.

With college costs rising and competition for financial aid increasing, understanding how to secure scholarships early can make a significant financial difference for families. If you’re wondering how to find scholarships, how to help your student stand out on applications, or how to approach paying for college without student loans, The Scholarship Boot Camp provides clear, practical guidance you can start using immediately.

Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for Attendees

Students who attend The Scholarship Boot Camp become eligible to apply for the Ragins/Braswell National Scholarship, sponsored by Marianne Ragins and The Scholarship Workshop. This additional scholarship opportunity is offered specifically to The Scholarship Boot Camp participants who are actively preparing for college funding success.

While attendance does not guarantee winning a scholarship, participating positions students to compete more strategically while gaining access to this exclusive opportunity.

What Your Student Will Learn About Winning Scholarships

• Where to find legitimate college scholarships that match background, goals, interests, and location
• How scholarship committees evaluate applicants and what makes candidates stand out
• Step-by-step methods for writing compelling scholarship and college essays
• How to build a scholarship résumé highlighting achievements, leadership, service, and potential
• How to begin scholarship applications confidently during the workshop

Why Parents and Students Should Attend The Scholarship Boot Camp with Marianne Ragins

Paying for college has become one of the biggest financial decisions families face. Scholarships can significantly reduce college costs, yet many students miss opportunities simply because they don’t know where to look or how to present themselves effectively.

The Scholarship Boot Camp helps families:

• Create a clear starting point for the scholarship search
• Understand what it takes to compete for multiple scholarships or full-ride awards
• Strengthen college and scholarship essays, applications, and student positioning
• Gain practical tools parents can use to support their student throughout the scholarship process
• Increase confidence about college funding options and financial planning

Parents often tell us this workshop gives them clarity on how to guide their student without feeling overwhelmed by the scholarship process.

Who The Scholarship Boot Camp Is Designed For

• U.S. high school students preparing for college (current college students can benefit too)
• Families beginning the scholarship search process
• Students who want stronger scholarship or college essays
• Parents looking for proven ways to support college funding goals

Whether your student is early in high school, approaching senior year, or already in college, these strategies apply across multiple academic stages.

What the 3-Hour Live Online Scholarship Workshop Boot Camp Includes

• Live expert instruction with breaks, interactive elements, and occasional prizes
• Insight into qualities scholarship programs and colleges look for in applicants
• Guidance on creating scholarship-focused résumés (different from employment résumés)
• Proven methods for finding scholarships tailored to your student’s situation, interests, and goals
• Step-by-step scholarship essay guidance, including approaches to frequently asked essay questions

Important Note

Attending The Scholarship Boot Camp does not guarantee scholarship awards. The workshop provides strategies, tools, and insider guidance designed to improve preparation, confidence, and competitiveness in the scholarship process.

Ready to Start Winning Scholarships?

If you want a clearer path to college funding, stronger scholarship essays, and a strategy that supports paying for college while reducing reliance on student loans, The Scholarship Boot Camp is a powerful place to begin.

Seats are limited for this live training. Reserve your student’s spot today and take a proactive step toward making college more affordable.

REGISTER FOR THE LATEST SCHOLARSHIP BOOT CAMP TODAY!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scholarship Boot Camp?

The Scholarship Boot Camp is a live online training that teaches students how to find scholarships, write strong scholarship essays, and build a competitive scholarship résumé while helping parents understand how to support the process.

Who is The Scholarship Boot Camp for?

Primarily high school students and their parents. Current college students may benefit as well, especially those seeking additional scholarships.

What will students learn?

Students learn how to:

• Find scholarships that match their background and goals
• Write scholarship essays that stand out
• Build a scholarship résumé
• Understand how scholarship judges evaluate applications
• Create a clear scholarship application plan

Is The Scholarship Boot Camp live or self-paced?

It is a live online workshop where students participate in real time with guided instruction.

How long is the workshop?

Approximately 3 hours.

Do attendees become eligible for any scholarships?

Yes. Students who attend The Scholarship Boot Camp become eligible to apply for the Ragins/Braswell National Scholarship, sponsored by Marianne Ragins and The Scholarship Workshop. Eligibility does not guarantee selection, but it provides access to an additional national scholarship opportunity.

Does The Scholarship Boot Camp guarantee scholarships?

No. Participation does not guarantee winning scholarships. It provides strategies, tools, and preparation to help students compete more effectively.

Do students need essays prepared beforehand?

No. Students can start from scratch, though existing essays can be refined.

Who teaches the workshop?

Marianne Ragins, a nationally recognized scholarship expert who won over $400,000 in scholarships and has helped many students navigate scholarship opportunities.

Should parents attend?

Yes. Parents are encouraged to attend so they understand the scholarship process and can confidently support their student.

Rave Reviews for Marianne Ragins and her presentations

Ms. Ragins is a powerful and passionate presenter who has tremendous knowledge and expertise regarding the college scholarship search and application process. She has provided the keynote address for our annual College Scholarship Conference for 5 consecutive years, and each year I continue to be impressed by her dynamic and comprehensive presentation. She has the unique ability to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds, including traditional age students, adult learners, parents, and professional educators. Folks leave her workshop empowered and inspired to execute the scholarship search and application process by using the practical strategies she shares.  Ms. Ragins is a superb speaker and a consummate professional. She does not disappoint! – Dr. D. A. Bright, Director of Articulation, Transfer, and Academic Services – Montgomery College

 

Marianne Ragins’ Scholarship Workshops are phenomenal! Ms. Ragins has a wealth of knowledge and experience that is unparalleled. For the past three years, the U.S. Virgin Islands College Access Challenge Grant Program has included and plans to continue utilizing The Scholarship Workshop as part of our program activities. Through her workshops and presentations, Marianne provides valuable insights, information, strategies, and support that achieve successful results.

Based on the feedback received from students, parents and educators that have attended The Scholarship Workshops here in the Virgin Islands, everyone agrees that Marianne Ragins has perfected the art of the scholarship search. – D. Lake, Educational Outreach Coordinator – College Access Challenge Grant Program, U.S. Virgin Islands

 

Marianne’s presentation is both relevant and engaging. Both the parents and the students in the audience could relate to her material. By using her own personal stories, Marianne Ragins managed to encourage and motivate students to pursue their goals of going to college. I saw many parents and students taking notes during her presentation. Her use of visuals kept the attention of the audience well. Out of the families that attended the session, 98% stated their desire to see our organization sponsor Marianne again as a speaker in the future. – D. Fiavi, Program Liaison, Fairfax County Schools College Partnership Program

 

Ms. Ragins delivered a flawless presentation to our monthly parent session attendees. Both students and parents found the message to be valuable and Marianne provided tangible advice that the participants could immediately put into action. She was an overwhelming hit! – S. Knight, Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools College Success Program

 

My fraternity has been sponsoring a Financial Aid Forum for parents for over 25 years. In the 5 years that Marianne has been participating in that event, the timely and invaluable information she provides has made her the most popular portion of the forum, consistently high-rated by attendees. Marianne’s Scholarship Workshop helps lift the fog on financing a college education and gives families a practical roadmap to making that education attainable. – R. Little III, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Guide Right Program for Students