8/23/14

Free Lists of Scholarships

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8/13/14

New Videos


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8/6/14

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#ScholarshipAdvisorProgram Tip #15 - Community service wins scholarships


7/19/14

Big News


July 19, 2014 Blog @ shayspivey.blogspot.com


How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application:
SECRET Techniques 
I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships.

By Shay Spivey, BSW, MSW

You can Preorder on Amazon Today!
Link to book:  http://amzn.to/Wrnot7

Release Date:  TBA

7/14/14

Community Service


July 14, 2014 Blog @ shayspivey.blogspot.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE IS THE KEY TO WINNING SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Foundations give money to help people complete their education and reach their dreams. Therefore it makes sense that Scholarship Foundations love giving to those who give to others. Community service and volunteerism is the key to winning scholarships.

7/13/14

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I won scholarships to return to college and you can too!  
College tuition is rising.  Scholarships are a great alternative to expensive student loans.  My name is Shay and I will be happy to help you.

Services: 
I will provide a personally tailored list of 5-10 college scholarships for $5.

Who I can help:
I can provide a personalized list scholarships and free financial aid to students attending college in the United States.  I help traditional and non-traditional students alike.  I specialize in high school students, underrepresented students, non-traditional students, adult, returning, minority, under-served groups, working students, students with dependents, independent, low income, medium income…
Fast turnaround time!

How: 
It is easy!  Complete a brief profile so that I can match your eligibility criteria to the right scholarships.  

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Thank you for contacting me.

7/8/14

Nursing Scholarships

     Nursing Students:
Don't forget to check out the "Nursing" Tab for a great list of Nursing Scholarships!  Good Luck and Congratulations on you decision to earn your degree.

Scholarship Advisor

7/6/14

Submission Request



REQUEST FOR QUOTE SUBMISSIONS:

I am publishing my first book, “How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application”, and I would like to include you.  If I have helped you in any way please consider submitting a quote for admission into my first book and/or website.

*Personal stories
*Understanding the scholarship process
*Where to find scholarships
*Guidance through the application process
*Answering questions or concerns
*Helpful website
*Resources
*Encouragement/Motivation
*Etc.

Submission Instructions:
Email submissions to:  shay.mays (at) yahoo (dot) com
Subject line:  Quote
No word limit.
Please include your name.  However, if you do not want your name listed please let me know.
Deadline:  TBA

I would love to include your feedback, comments, and/or encouragement. 
Disclaimer:  Submission does not guarantee admission.  All submissions are reviewed by author, editor, and publisher for submission.  Submissions may be accepted in part or entirety.  Submission provides permission to publish.

Thank you,
Shay

7/1/14

Announcement


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
Facebook me at ...coming soon
Twitter me at ...coming soon
Other Blogs:  Scholarshipadvisor.blogspot.com
Other Blogs:  socksforthehomeless.blogspot.com

Yours truly,
Shay

6/5/14

Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women


Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women

Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women is for women age 25 or older who want to complete their education. It is specifically designed to help women who were not able to complete their education previously due to barriers in their lives.

Eligible women must be 25 years old or older and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. To apply, candidates must complete a 500-word essay that explains the reasons for applying for the scholarship, how the funds will be used, and how the scholarship award will help them with their education and career goals.

The scholarship is sponsored by author Linda Lael Miller, author of contemporary and historical stories that were on national bestsellers lists and won her numerous awards. Enduring her own struggles to become a writer, Linda established the scholarship to help other women succeed through education.

One winner per year will receive a scholarship award. Winners have included women from all walks of life who have struggled with obstacles that include disabilities, victims of domestic violence, single parents and older women, all of whom demonstrated a strong desire to pursue their dreams to complete their education.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in AUGUST of each year, and the award amount is usually 1,000.

For more details, visit 
www.lindalaelmiller.com/lindas-scholarship/

4/28/14

Scholarships...

Education changes lives...
          Scholarships and financial aid make it affordable.

Shay Spivey-Mays
Scholarship Advisor Program (2014)

4/11/14

STEP #1

STEP #1

Organization is Key - 

  • Keep a 3-ring binder filled with clear sleeves ($3/pack at CVS/Walgreens). 
  • Print out scholarship opportunities, place in a sleeve, and organize by deadline. 

By staying organized and keeping all your information is in one easy location it is easier to prioritize, meet deadlines, and take advantage of opportunities.

STEP #2

STEP #2

Sign up / Complete a profile on the following websites:


1.  My favorite website is www.fastweb.com
This scholarship search site does all the work for you.  After you fill out your profile, fastweb continuously searches for any opportunity that fits YOUR qualifications 24/7. It provides the website links, deadlines, and contact information for each scholarship opportunity.

2.  www.scholarships.com  is my second favorite and provides the same services.


3.  Find your College Scholarship Office Website: 

Love them! Visit them! Study their website!  Sign up to receive email notices concerning new scholarship opportunities offered through the college of your choice!

STEP #3

STEP #3

Request Letters of recommendation -

Almost every scholarship asks for 2-3 letters of recommendation. Start requesting those now!  Treat the people that write them for you well, and they will write one for you every year.  A well written letter equals scholarship money.  Good sources:

  • Teachers/professors
  • Principals
  • Community service activities
  • Pastors/ministers
  • Employers
  • Program/organization leaders

STEP #4

STEP #4


Volunteer!  Volunteer!  Volunteer!


  • Do community service.
  • Document your community service.


Your volunteer experience will be worth it's weight in gold!  Scholarship committees want to see community service, volunteerism, and abroad experiences.  It sets you apart from other 3,000 applications they review.  So be sure to include a short write-up about your experience.

STEP #5

STEP #5


KNOW YOUR DEADLINES:  January to May

Scholarship application time is typically Jan. to March/May of each year. 
So if you miss a couple of opportunities this time around don't worry....you will be WELL prepared for next season, and can hit the ground running.  There are fall application opportunities so keep an eye out.

STEP #6

STEP #6

Work on your personal statement.
I have provided an easy outline and typical categories needed for a college scholarship essay:



• Do not rush this process. 
• BRAINSTORM! As the ideas start to flow it will become easier and before you know it you will have quite a few ideas.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself
Why do you want to go/return to college?

ACADEMIC GOALS:
What are your academic goals? Which degree are you seeking? What is your expected graduation date? Where are you enrolled? GPA (if good)? What have you already completed?

CAREER GOALS:
What are your career goals? 
What are you working towards?
Why?
In what way will you give back or reach back in the community?

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
You may want to think of a personal experience that has helped shape who you are.
Have you had to overcome a big obstacle?
What is a dream or goal that is currently motivating you?
Did you overcome a hardship in your life?
Did you serve in the military? What branch? For how long? Were you deployed?
Employment – how many days and hours do you work?
Are you involved in community service? Extra-curricular activities?

FINANCIAL NEED
How will this scholarship help with your educational goals? 
Financial need?

STEP #7

STEP #7


Order a copy of your transcripts.

Most colleges and scholarship organizations request a copy of your high school/college transcripts.  Order in advance and make plenty of copies.  It also helps to keep a sealed transcript on hand for special requests. 

*Reminder:  Keep these in your scholarship binder.

STEP #8

STEP #8


Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
·         Website:  www.fafsa.ed.gov
·         It is FREE.
·         All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
·         The office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school.
·         We offer more than $150 billion each year to help millions of students pay for higher education.
More information…
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid (including the Pell Grant, Federal student loans and Federal Work-Study).[1]
Despite its name, the application is not for a single federal program, being rather the gateway of consideration for:
  1. the nine federal student-aid programs
  2. the 605 state aid programs
  3. most of the institutional aid available
The U.S. Department of Education begins accepting the application beginning January 1 of each year for the upcoming academic year. Each application period is 18 months; most federal, state, and institutional aid is provided on a first come, first served basis. There are six (6) states — Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vermont that award state grants on a first-come, first-served basis until the money runs out.[2] Students are advised to submit a FAFSA as early as possible for consideration for maximum financial assistance.
The Department of Education advises students to utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), which is made available on the FAFSA. This tool will retrieve most of the student's tax information, excluding wages, directly from the IRS and automatically input the information on his or her application. The DRT may be used for both students and parents alike.
Applicants who have completed a FAFSA in previous years may submit a renewal FAFSA. Any information that has changed must be updated annually. The FAFSA consists of numerous questions (at least 130 for the 2010–2011 academic year) regarding a student's (and his or her family's) assets, income, and dependency. These are entered into a formula that determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A number of factors are used in determining the EFC including the household size, income, number of students from household in college and assets (not including retirement and 401(k) funds). This information is required because of the expectation that parents will contribute to their child's education, whether that is true or not.
The FAFSA does not have questions related to student or family race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
A Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a summary of the FAFSA responses, is forwarded to the student. The student should review the SAR carefully for errors and make any corrections. An electronic version of the SAR (called an ISIR) is made available to the colleges/universities the student selects on the FAFSA. The ISIR is also sent to state agencies that award need-based aid.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAFSA

3/6/14

The CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship


Description
The CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship was established in 2000. This highly competitive scholarship was developed in honor of the late performing artist Curtis Mayfield and provides financial assistance to students pursuing performing arts careers. Each year, scholarships are awarded to gifted and talented students who want to pursue careers in music, drama and other arts vocations.

Amount
Up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship, applicants must:
• Be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university

• Be pursuing a major in the performing arts (such as, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles)

• Plan to enter a career in the performing arts

• Demonstrate talent or potential in your chosen art

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

• Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities

Deadline
May 1, 2014

Website:

3/4/14

Non-Traditional Students - The Facts


  • 36% - More than a third of undergraduate students are over age 25.


  • 13% - More than one is eight students are single parents. Compared to married parents, single parents are more likely to have low-incomes To pay tuition and arrange child care, they need more assistance.


  • 23% - Nearly a quarter of college students are parents. 

  • 14.8% of undergraduate students are African American / Black (and increasing).

  • 13.5% of undergraduate students are Hispanic (and increasing).


  • 32% - Almost one-third of all undergraduates work 35 hours or ore per week.


  • 46% - Undergraduate part-time enrollment is at 46%.  However, there is a growing gap between the price of tuition and availability of grant aid. 


Retrieved from Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success (2011). Yesterday's nontraditional student is today's traditional student.

1/30/14

Top 10 Black history month scholarships - Deadlines in February 2014

#1 - The Frito-Lay “Create to Celebrate” Black History Month Art Contest encourages applicants to submit online an original piece of art created in any medium (video, song, photo, sculpture, painting, etc) that celebrates African American achievement.

#2 - The Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship Program offers scholarship awards and once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship experiences to African American youth looking to pave the way for their futures.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/01/coca-cola-pay-it-forward-scholarship-program.html

#3 - The RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition is offered by the Royal Bank of Canada for Canadian students. The essay consists of writing in 750 words or less on how black Canadians have contributed toward the heritage of Canada.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/01/rbc-black-history-month-student-essay.html

#4 - The 100 Black Men of America Future Leader Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors as well as college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and community service.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/12/100-black-men-of-america-future-leader.html

#5 - The Jerry Bartow Scholarship Fund, offered by the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP), awards three scholarships each year for undergraduate students who are attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). Students must major in business, engineering, technology, or education.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/black-executive-exchange-program-jerry.html

#6 - The Kroger "I Can Make History" Contest will award more than $71,000 in prizes in the categories of art, essay, music and poetry. Celebrating Black History month, Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the country, is using the contest to recognize the contributions of African Americans in the past and in the future.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/01/kroger-i-can-make-history-contest.html

#7 - The GEICO Achievement Award Program helps current college students who are sophomores and juniors earn scholarship money to complete their education. Eligible students must be enrolled in a business, computer science, or mathematics program.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/01/geico-achievement-award-program.html

#8 - The Regions Riding Forward Black History Month Scholarship is awarded each year to high school students and college students. Interested students may apply by writing an essay about African-Americans who have inspired them.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/01/regions-riding-forward-black-history.html

#9 - LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships are targeted toward minority undergraduate and graduate students, offering scholarships for students interested in careers in advertising, marketing or public relations. Students must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic) or Hispanic.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/lagrant-foundation-scholarships.html

#10 - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation General Mills Health Scholarship Program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who plan to major in health-related studies. Academic achievement, leadership qualities and service to the community are required.
Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/congressional-black-caucus-general-mills-health-scholarship.html

Source:  BlackNews.com
To search hundreds of more 2014 scholarships, visit www.ScholarshipsOnline.org

11/6/13

Motivational Video

 
Please watch this 3 minute video:
 
Indiana girl wins over $500K in scholarships to attend college.
She was not a straight "A" student.
She was not a star athlete.


 

3/10/13

2013 Bill Gates Scholars Program

2013 Bill Gates Scholars Program Giving Away 1,000 Scholarships to Minority Students

1/6/13

Executive Women International Scholarship

Executive Women International Scholarship Program

Executive Women International Scholarship Program
Executive Women International Scholarship Program offers scholarships to both male and female outstanding high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year college degree program. Scholarships are based on academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and communication skills.

Students must be U.S. citizens, high school seniors, and entering college as full-time students. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the higher education goals of outstanding students who will be leaders of the future.

The Talbots Scholarship Program

The Talbots Scholarship Program

The Talbots Scholarship Program
The Talbots Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships to women who want to go back to school to earn their undergraduate degree after graduating from high school or receiving their GED at least ten years ago. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Applicants may use the scholarship in the freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of college. They may choose a two-year technical college or four-year university and attend either part-time or full-time. Students must be U.S. citizens and also female.

The Talbots Scholarship Program is funded by the Talbots Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1997. The scholarship program focuses on helping women receive a college degree later in life. The age range of women who have been helped through the program varies from 20's to 60's.

More than 600 women have been able to go to college with the help of the Talbots Scholarship Program. The program has awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships since it began in 1997.

Talbots is a leading women's traditional clothing retailer specializing in women 35 and older. The store began in 1947 and has grown to 580 stores in 47 states, as well as Canada and the District of Columbia.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JANUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000 - $10,000.

For more details, visit www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp;jsessionid=9A5DF84E8AE0E5C37F69FA5CA399C11F?landingPage=scholarship&_requestid=137316

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Scholarships and Grants

Website: scholarshipsonline.org 
The Online Guide to Scholarships and Grants For Students, Parents and Teachers

2013 Scholarships Now Available
Every year, hundreds of companies, foundations, non-profit organizations and government agencies give millions of dollars away in scholarships and education grants to needy students to help them pay for college. Depending on the guidelines, the scholarship money can be used to pay for tuition, housing, books and fees, and does not have to be repaid. 

There are literally thousands of opportunities available, some specific to students of certain majors and career paths. Others are specific to certain age groups, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. Others are only for students in certain geographical locations. There are even scholarships available to parents, teachers, and yes, senior citizens.
 
To help you find the right opportunity, every day we add new scholarships to our web site below:
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