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Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Scholarship Seekers
Tweet Share on Facebook December 29, 2011 Comment (8)As we wrap up 2011, the Scholarship Coach also celebrates its first birthday. We hope that over the last year we've given you some meaningful insight on scholarship searching and unique opportunities. As you consider your 2012 resolutions, we urge you to make applying for scholarships one of them. Let's count down the top 10 scholarship tips that you can take with you into the New Year.
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10. Steer clear of cash for counsel: Avoid paying for scholarship search sites. The best sites are free and easily accessible, including Fastweb.com, Scholarships.com, CollegeBoard.com, CollegeNet.com, and ScholarshipMonkey.com. "If you have to pay money to get money, it is probably a scam," says Fastweb publisher Mark Kantrowitz.
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College Scholarships Abound for Bilingual Students
Tweet Share on Facebook December 22, 2011 Comment (3)Speaking more than one language can be a huge advantage in many parts of your life. Bilingual fluency is attractive to employers; it can help you get around outside the United States; and, if you know where to look, it can also mean scholarship dollars for college. Many bilingual scholarship programs are limited to certain schools or subject areas, but if you are fluent—or becoming fluent—in more than one language, these might just fit the bill.
The easiest bilingual scholarships to find are those for students interested in bilingual teaching. The California Bilingual Education Association offers $2,000 awards to student members who are pursuing a degree in bilingual education. The annual membership fee is just $30, and the scholarship is unique in that there are no language restrictions. You can specialize in any second language and still be eligible.
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Turn Bill of Rights Day Into $5,000 for College
Tweet Share on Facebook December 15, 2011 CommentAre you an ardent advocate for free speech? Do you have something to say about Americans' freedom of self-expression—including freedom of the press, religion, assembly, and petition? Can you imagine what life would be like in the United States without these freedoms?
Today, December 15 (also known as Bill of Rights Day), tweeting your thoughts about our Bill of Rights puts you in the running to earn a $5,000 scholarship.
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5 College Scholarships Geared Toward Women
Tweet Share on Facebook December 8, 2011 Comment (3)Women make up 57 percent of the nation's postsecondary population, but there are still disparities in both the male-to-female ratio in top-level positions and in pay rates in the workforce. There is much incentive for scholarship providers to lessen these gaps.
In an attempt to provide more career opportunities, numerous scholarship providers have created options specifically for women. Many of these programs have clear goals in mind, such as encouraging enrollment in doctoral programs, propelling women into male-dominated fields such as science and math, and preparing them for leadership positions after completion.
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Turn Web Savvy Into College Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook December 1, 2011 Comment (1)It is no secret that we're living in a virtual society. We spend our days plugged in to check E-mail, purchase goods, watch movies, listen to music, read the news, and interact with friends. In fact, you aren't really friends until you make it "Facebook official."
The average American spends approximately two hours online per day, though this amount increases significantly among younger Americans. Luckily for you web-savvy folks, there are ways to turn that web addiction into serious scholarship cash.
For the constant updater, Twitter provides the perfect medium for earning a scholarship in 140 characters or less.
