The Scholarship Coach

It seems like every year on January 1, more than half the U.S. population resolves to join a gym, eat healthy, and lose 10 pounds. Other common resolutions include spending less and saving more, quitting smoking, and learning something new.

Though resolutions often sound cliché, there's no denying that everyone can benefit from an achievable, healthy goal—and what better time to start than at the beginning of a brand new year?

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December 17 marks the 109th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first controlled, powered, and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. In honor of their soaring accomplishment, we've researched a number of scholarships for students whose heads are in the clouds.

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), created by the Mercury 7 astronauts, awards twenty-eight $10,000 scholarships annually. Their mission is to promote the importance of science and technology to the general public, and they provide college scholarships for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degrees.

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When Henry Ford started churning out America's first affordable automobile in the early 1900s, automotive repair shops began popping up in just about every town across the country. With this came a need for talented mechanics, not to mention engineers, technicians, and salespeople. Today, this need has only multiplied: 95 percent of American households have at least one car, and most have two or more.

If you've been tinkering with cars before you even had a driver's license, a career in the auto industry could be right up your alley. But getting the necessary training, whether it's attending a four-year college for engineering or enrolling in a trade school to become a mechanic, isn't free or cheap—unless, of course, you turn to scholarships.

We've put together a handful of scholarships for those of you interested in the auto industry. For more opportunities, check out the scholarships offered by specific schools you are interested in; most offer generous scholarship opportunities that could help you save your money for your next sweet ride instead of a student loan bill. 

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With all the hoopla surrounding the recent presidential election, we think it's important to take a moment to recognize the service members who protect one of the most important rights we hold as Americans: the right to vote. Veterans Day is coming up on November 12, and in honor of America's veterans, we're showcasing a number of scholarship opportunities for those of you who are transitioning from a career in the military.

The financial burden of college can be extremely overwhelming for veterans and their families. Thankfully, there are a lot of excellent scholarship and financial aid opportunities out there for you, including several we covered in a previous post.

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If you're a veteran who is looking to receive additional training or earn your college degree, before you do anything, you should apply for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill, which remains the No. 1 financial aid option for veterans who have been honorably discharged within the past 15 years. 

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