Attempted suicide, bulimia, bullying—it’s not the opening you would expect from a book about college scholarships. Author Kristina Ellis revisits old wounds as she shares her journey from an impoverished youth to Vanderbilt graduate (with $500,000 in scholarships). On Kristina’s first day of high school, her mother dropped a bomb on her. Kristina would have [...]
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Expert Advice for Google’s $30,000 Scholarship Contest
I’m always on the lookout for scholarships for young kids. Doodle 4 Google offers students as young as kindergarten a shot at a $30,000 scholarship, among other prizes. The top winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google’s homepage. That’s right–your child’s masterpiece could go from your refrigerator door to the national stage. Yes, it is [...]
3 Big Money College Scholarships for Young Kids (in March)
It’s a challenge to find college scholarships for young kids, but March is ripe with opportunities for students as young as kindergarten. If your child isn’t quite old enough, I hope you’ll join me in marking your calendar for future contests. Young Naturalist Award (Deadline March 1) The Young Naturalist Awards is a research-based science [...]
Win Free College Money and Take a Bite Out of Hunger
It’s hard to find college scholarships for young kids. Olive Garden’s annual essay contest gives students as young as the first grade a chance to compete for a $2,500 savings bond and a family trip to New York City. To apply for the 17th Annual Pasta Tales Essay Writing Contest, students must submit a 50 [...]
National Pancake Day: Get a Free Short Stack and Free College Money
Next week, IHOP will give away tons of free pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day. To this, I say: Nay IHOP, Nay. Don’t get me wrong. I hope IHOP reaches its goal to raise $3 million for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I plan to hop in for my free stack and to make [...]
The College Scholarships Hiding On Your Desk, Right Now
Finding college scholarships for young kids can be frustrating. You have to have the research skills of a detective, the persistence of a gold medalist, and the curiosity of a scientist. I’ve found that if I make a game of it, I can maintain my sanity and find free college money for my kids—even if [...]
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