Advancing access to higher education!
Shay Spivey, BSW, MSW
Author of
"How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application" (2014)
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11/10/14
FREE Sample Personal Statement!
What is a Personal Statement?The personal statement or essay is an important part of the application process. In an essay format applicants can tell their personal story. I encourage applicants to start writing early because this is a process. The writing process will help applicants think about, and answer, questions like:
Why am I returning to college?
Where am I coming from? Where do I want to go?
Why do I want to study in this particular field?
What are my goals and aspirations?
~Shay Spivey
__________________________________________________________________
SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT OUTLINE
Your name
Your address
City, State, Zip
Phone number
Email address
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself
Why do you want to go/return to college?
Are you a first generation college student? Adult student?
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?
________________________________________________________
Download FREE sample personal statement at:
http://www.ncmpublishing.com/uploads/7/2/1/7/7217233/sample_personal_statement_outline.pdf
11/6/14
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local Author Shay Spivey Debuts Book Release How to Submit A Winning Scholarship Application - Secret Techniques I used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships
Indianapolis, Indiana Nov. 6 - Local Author Shay Spivey, scholarship expert, IUPUI Alumni and winner of over 100,000 in scholarship money will debut her book How to Submit A Winning Scholarship Application, Nov. 13, 2014 which is a new book release by the NCM publishing group. The official book launch event is sponsored by Indiana University School of Social Work and IUPUI Office of Scholarships, IUPUI Multicultural Center. The event will be hosted by Barns & Noble at IUPUI from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and is open to the public. Admission is free.
Spivey, BSW, MSW is a scholarship and financial aid advisor specializing in helping students understand and prepare to win scholarships for college. Spivey was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Indiana University. She has studied scholarships and free financial aid extensively and developed a passion for helping others find free money for college. In her first book, How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application, Spivey shares her proven tips and techniques that helped her win over $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid toward her own undergraduate and graduate degrees.
In How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships, Shay Spivey outlines the documents that scholarship applications typically ask for and how to submit multiple applications quickly and efficiently. The book lists winning tips and techniques that give applicants an advantage. As an added bonus, the author provides sample outlines, scholarships essays, letters and a list of 15 alternative ways to pay for college.
Meet the Author, Shay Spivey at her book signing on Thursday, November 13, 2014. This educational event will take place at Barns & Noble at IUPUI, 420 University Blvd. Suite 155, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The event will be held from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. The author will be on hand to meet and greet, read from her book and sign books.
Shay Spivey is available for interview s and appearances. For booking presentations, media appearances, interviews and/or book-signings contact charmkommunications@gmail.com
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Kolanda Scott
Charm Kommunications
10/31/14
10/21/14
Article
Parents pay the price for children’s student debt:
When Steven and Paula Bonney took out $115,000 in loans a decade ago to put their two daughters through school, it was more than they ever thought they’d have to borrow. But they expected to be debt-free at this point in their lives.
Like the Bonneys, 21% of parents took out college loans for their kids in 2011, a sharp increase from 13% in 1999, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. With middle-income families shouldering more student debt than low and high-income households, parents all over the country are making plans to work longer than ever before.Now, in their early 60s, any dreams they had of retirement are buried deep under a mound of debt...
Read More at:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/student-loans-drowning-parents-125503328.html
9/18/14
Radio Interview 9.18.2014
RADIO INTERVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT:
Author Shay Spivey will
be interviewed on Urban Nation Radio at 5pm.
Be sure tune in.
WHO:
Shay Spivey, author of
"How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application"
WHAT:
Interview with Adra Young
- Cooks and Books - Urban Nation Radio
WHEN:
Thursday, September 18,
2014 at 5pm
WHERE:
8/28/14
Top 10 Minority Scholarships with upcoming deadlines
Here are the top 10 scholarships with
upcoming deadlines for African American and other minority students:
#1 – The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a very competitive program for high school seniors
throughout the United States. Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, the largest
soft drink company in the world, the program awards millions every year in
college funding. The deadline is in October. For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/04/coca-cola-scholars-program.html
#2 – The Xerox Technical Minority
Scholarship Program is designed to help cultivate
minority students for potential recruitment in the field of technology. The
scholarship amount award depends on the student’s tuition balance, academic
excellence and classification. The deadline is in September. For more details,
visitwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/03/xerox-technical-minority-scholarship.html
#3 – The “From Failure to Promise”
Essay Scholarship Contest offers an opportunity for high
school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students to earn scholarship money
by writing a 1,000 word essay. Students will be asked to describe the
challenges they have faced in achieving academic success. For more details,
visitwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/from-failure-to-promise-essay.html
#4 – The Gates Millennium Scholars
Program (also known as the Bill Gates Scholarship) awards scholarships each year to African American, American
Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
students who plan to enroll full-time in a two-year or four-year college or
university program. The deadline is in January. For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholars-program.html
#5 – The CIA Minority Undergraduate Scholarship
Program was developed, in part, to assist
minority and disabled students, but the opportunity is available to all
students who meet the requirements. Sponsored by the U.S. government’s Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), the program consists of an actual scholarship award
and a full-time paid summer job in Washington, DC. For more details, visitwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/05/cia-undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
#6 – LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships are targeted toward minority undergraduate and graduate
students, offering scholarships for students interested in careers in
advertising, marketing, public relations, anthropology, or art. Students must
be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic)
or Hispanic. For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/lagrant-foundation-scholarships.html
#7 – The Go Red Multicultural
Scholarship Program champions greater inclusion of
multicultural women in the nursing and medical industries, address important
gaps in treatment, and ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to work
with their healthcare providers to make the best choices that lead to good
health. For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/09/go-red-multicultural-scholarship-fund.html
#8 – The First Freedom Student
Competition is a national essay and video
contest open to high school students in the U.S. and U.S. territories. Students
in grades 9-12 may participate. Two awards will be given, one essay award and
one video award. For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/08/first-freedom-student-competition.html
#9 – The Foot Locker Foundation/ United
Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship is funding a
scholarship program for students attending or planning to attend a UNCF member
college or university during the fall of 2014. All undergraduate
classifications (freshman, sophomore, juniors and seniors) will be considered.
For more details, visit www.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/08/foot-locker-foundation-uncf-scholarship.html
#10 – The Wendy’s High School Heisman
Award Program recognizes male and female high
school seniors who excel not only in sports but also academics and leadership
capabilities. Every student who applies has a chance to win at the school,
state and national level. For more details, visitwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/05/wendys-high-school-heisman-award-program.html
BONUS – The Center for Alcohol Policy
Essay Contest is open to all persons over the
age of 18. Applicants may enter the competition by submitting an essay on a
topic related to prohibition. Applicants can include students over the age of
18, as well as members of the general public. The topic changes every year but
is always related to the subject of prohibition. For more details, visitwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2014/07/center-for-alcohol-policy-essay-contest.html
Thousands of scholarship programs give
away billions of dollars every year to deserving students. To search hundreds
of other 2014-2015 scholarships, visitwww.ScholarshipsOnline.org
PRESS CONTACT:
Scholarships Online
info@scholarshipsonline.org
Scholarships Online
info@scholarshipsonline.org
8/23/14
Free Lists of Scholarships
Be sure to check the above tabs for
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTS
Scholarship Advisor Program
scholarshipadvisor.blogspot.com
8/13/14
New Videos
I am on YouTube!
YouTube Channel: Shay Spivey Author
1.
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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
I am on Fiverr
FIVERR
$5 LIST OF 5 TO 10 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE
Check out this $5 deal here:
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.
Check out this $5 deal here:
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
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
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.
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/
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 -
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.
- 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:
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!
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:
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!
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.
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.
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.
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