About

ABOUT SHAY SPIVEY

Author, scholarship advisor, presenter, and motivational speaker

Author
Shay Spivey is the author of "How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships" (2014).

Experience
Shay Spivey won $100,000+ in college scholarships and brings close to 10 years of scholarship and financial aid experience, with a majority of that time in counseling.  These experiences allowed her to craft her expertise as an author, scholarship advisor, motivational speaker, and presenter.

As the founder of the Scholarship Advisor Program, Shay is a passionate advocate committed to increasing access, enrollment, and retention of underrepresented students in colleges and universities.  Shay shares her proven tips and techniques that helped her win on $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid toward her own undergraduate and graduate degrees.

In addition to her professional roles, Shay coordinates several Indianapolis community service projects such as Socks for the Homeless, Inc. and Reach Out and Read.  She holds a Bachelor and Master degrees in Social Work from Indiana University.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP ADVISOR PROGRAM

Mission
It is the mission of the Scholarship Advisor Program to increase the access, enrollment, and retention of underrepresented students in colleges and universities.

Vision
Scholarships and financial aid are vital to the equal access, enrollment, and retention of underrepresented students in colleges and universities.  The Scholarship Advisor Program will meet its mission by providing scholarship and financial aid education to students, parents, families, and organizations.

• Guidance counseling for students and parents through the process of applying for financial aid and scholarships.
• Help to get and stay organized.
• Assistance to develop a step-by-step strategic plan to locate resources.
• Advice and answers to questions about the application process.
• One-on-one consultations
• Group Presentations

ABOUT OUR SERVICES

Group Presenter

Shay is an experienced presenter and can provide group presentations in any of the following areas:

Understanding scholarships and free financial aid

Student loan facts

Preparation and organization

Where to find scholarships

Personal essays

Letters of recommendation

Academic resumes

College transcripts

Deadlines and submissions

The importance of community service

What scholarship judges hate/What to avoid

Professionalism and scholarship etiquette

What to do after you are awarded a scholarship

Motivational Speaker

Shay's personal journey is unique and inspirational.  As an experienced presenter she provides an enthusiastic and motivational presentation to inspire others to dream big, overcome obstacles and move forward in achieving their personal goals.

Consultant

Shay offers individual guidance counseling for students and parents through the process of applying for financial aid and scholarships.  She offers assistance in organization; development of a personal step-by-step strategic plan to locate resources; and advice and answers to questions about the scholarship application process.

Resource Guide

Shay's book: How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships" (2014) is available for purchase at:
www.Amazon.com
www.BarnesandNoble.com