5/30/2016
NEW RELEASE!
4/20/2016
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Author
and Scholarship Expert Shay Spivey Debuts New Series for High School Students – Prepare
for College
Contact: Shay
Spivey 317-509-4203/shayspivey@yahoo.com
Indianapolis,
Indiana April 20 – Author and scholarship expert, Shay Spivey published a new
book series, Prepare for College, Apr. 18, 2016 on
Amazon.
Author
and scholarship expert, Shay Spivey, was awarded over $100,000 in college
scholarships to fund her college education. Shay received her Bachelor
and Master of Social Work from Indiana University. Today, the Scholarship
Advisor Program founder has written several books that show students and
families how to access free money for education.
In
this book series, Prepare for College, Spivey
provides a checklist of important “things to do” during your freshman, sophomore,
junior, and senior year of high school. Prepare
for College is quick and easy to read! The series is for high school students
and parents who want to know what to do and what to expect each year in high
school. Whether students are playing catch up or just want to make sure they are on track, these books are a great comprehensive
guide.
Prepare for College:
Freshman Year Checklist
Prepare for College: Sophomore
Year Checklist
Prepare for College: Junior
Year Checklist
Prepare for College: Senior
Year Checklist
To learn more visit: amazon.com or amzn.to/1qEYWmC
In an effort to pay it forward, Shay teaches scholarship
workshops in partnership with schools and organizations that make education
more accessible for disadvantaged students. For booking presentations, media
appearances, interviews and/or book-signings contact shayspivey@yahoo.com.
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12/4/2014
Link:
http://www.indianapolisrecorder.com/education/article_754cd212-7bc5-11e4-9429-3378c3f36fb8.html#.VIMXoYEor9s.twitter
Indianapolis Recorder
Thursday, December 4,
2014
Indy native nets $100K in college
scholarships
More than five years ago, Shay Spivey of Indianapolis juggled two
young children and a low-paying job with very little opportunity to advance.
She desired to return to college to earn a bachelor’s degree after
failing to complete her program several years ago following high school.
However, every employment position she desired required a college degree, which
Spivey knew she couldn’t afford at the time.
After countless hours of research she was awarded over $100,000 in
scholarships to continue her education. Today Spivey holds a bachelor’s and
master’s degree and works as a mental health and addictions counselor.
Recently, she released her book, "How to Submit A Winning
Scholarship Application - Secret Techniques I used to Win $100,000 in College
Scholarships" and the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper got a chance to chat
with her about her scholarship journey.
What was your initial purpose of seeking scholarships?
Were you in a financially unstable situation or were you simply
looking for alternative ways to pay for your higher education?
For me it was no money, no college. Honestly, my situation was
being a single parent and working at a low income job. I really wanted to get
my degree. I felt stagnant, going nowhere with no opportunities.
How did your search process begin?
With two kids and finance issues, I knew paying out of pocket
wasn’t an option so I started researching. I used to spend my lunch break at
the library and I always had a book in my hand. As I started reading I realized
I truly didn’t know much about scholarships. I started a year in advance and
said I was going to give it my all.
Did you believe you would be rewarded more than $100,000?
No, I had no idea and was awarded the money over a course of time.
I always encourage people to not skip over the small scholarships. The smaller
ones are worth it too and add up. Most people look at those and think they
aren’t worth their time so as a result; many people aren’t applying for them. I
had quite a few $500 scholarships but a secret I talk about in the book is
maintaining a relationship with scholarship organizations. Some key
organizations gave me money year after year.
What type of effort and time did it take?
I treated it like a part-time job in the evenings. Eventually I
had to map out time because I was in school but needed to begin preparing for
the following year. As I got going it was an hour in the evening five days a
week. A lot of my scholarships were community service scholarships and many
were based off of philanthropy and giving back.
What are some of the misconceptions of applying for scholarships?
The biggest complaint is writing an essay. The way I encourage
individuals is by telling them “The essay is about you and nobody can tell your
story better than you. It’s your thoughts, your hopes and your dreams.” You
need to be able to explain to someone in writing what’s in your head and your heart
and why you want to go to school. It’s encouraging and motivating. That writing
piece is how they get to know you.
Throughout your research process you’ve gained money to further
your education, how do you plan to give that back to the community?
My goal is to help families and individuals go to school without
acquiring serious student loan debt. The challenge is, many aren’t taught
anything about scholarships and if parents didn’t attend college, it’s hard to
teach their kids about scholarships. I read an article that said there is 9
billion in state money for students to go to college. I want to connect people
with that money. Education is the key out of poverty.
When did the idea for a book develop and what should readers
expect?
I started a scholarship advisor program in 2009 that started off
as a blog. The book came because I was giving people one-on-one attention but I
wanted to reach a broader audience. I want my community to have access to that
9 billion dollars and learn how to navigate the scholarship system. My goal is
to not only help young students but those like me who have children. I knew for
the first time in my life I was on the right path because everything fell into
place and it wasn’t hard.
For more information about Shay Spivey and her book “How to Submit
a Winning Scholarship Application,” visit amazon.com or follow her on Twitter @ShayMSpivey.
12/1/2014
Shay Spivey-Mays, BSW, MSW
Author
at…
State of The Black Parent
When:
When:
Monday , December 1, 2014 @ 6pm
Where:
www.facebook.com/SotBlackParent
10/31/2014
August 13, 2014
I am on YouTube!
YouTube Channel: Shay Spivey Author
1.
INTRODUCTION VIDEO:
Shay Spivey and How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application at: http://youtu.be/YWeNTA_KKY4
Shay Spivey and How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application at: http://youtu.be/YWeNTA_KKY4
2.
July 31, 2014
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July 3, 2014
Frequently Asked Question:
Wow Shay! You are a hard lady to catch up with. What have you been up to?
Shay:
Good morning (smiling). I know, I know… I apologize for appearing to be M.I.A. (laughing).
BUT I have some exciting developments and wonderful news. For years I have been managing graduate school, Socks for the Homeless, The Scholarship Advisor Program, and my children’s busy extracurricular activities. Needless to say I was stretched pretty thin but loving the service. Another decade has passed and I will turn 40 soon. For all these reasons I needed to re-evaluate, re-prioritize, re-group, re-strategize, and re-motivate all my efforts.
Developments:
After graduating with my Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University in 2013, I took a year off to recover and figure out what I wanted to do next. During this time I was finally able to finish my first book: “How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Top Ten Tips and Techniques”. I am also refreshed and re-focused.
News:
I am so excited to announce that I have signed a book publishing deal. All the details about the release of my first book: “How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Top Ten Tips and Techniques” will be announced soon. Please stay tuned for more information about the who, when, where, and when…
Contact:
Author Blog at ShaySpivey.blogspot.com
Email me at shay.mays (at) yahoo (dot) com
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Other Blogs: Scholarshipadvisor.blogspot.com
Other Blogs: socksforthehomeless.blogspot.com
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