September is Women of Achievement month. It’s time to pause and think about all the amazing women that have helped to change and shape the world: Marie Curry, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart and more. Because these women were educated and passionate about life, they were able to make important contributions during their lifetimes.
It’s also time to stop and think about how we can encourage those around us to become Women of Achievement in today’s society…and it typically begins with education. Despite the pressures and demands that women regularly juggle with work and families, women are finding time to attend college and expand their knowledge. Pursuing a post-secondary degree in addition to meeting the demands of a career while raising a family might seem impossible, but trust us, the rewards of a college education far outweigh the sacrifices one will make for a few short years. Read the rest of this entry »
Many people assume that only the best and the brightest students in high school walk away with free money for college. While many students who rank at the top of the class do qualify and receive scholarships, there are still scholarships out there for those who may not exactly have the same academic profile as the class valedictorian. Check out the various free online scholarship resources, such as ScholarshipExperts.com, to see if any of the following scholarships may be available for you.
Merit Scholarships
This is the most common type of scholarship offered by colleges. This free college money is awarded based upon your academic standing, classroom accomplishments and/or grade point average. However, this does not necessarily mean you have to hold a 4.0 G.P.A. to qualify. There are often merit awards for those earning a 3.0 and higher, or for those majoring in specific fields of study. Read the rest of this entry »
ScholarshipExperts.com and its parent site WiseChoice.com have teamed up on a project designed to add more value and functionality to our websites, and to enhance our audience’s experience with our brand.
The first in a series of additions to be rolled out into production are our Scholarship Search, Scholarship Score, and College Search Widgets. The Scholarship Search Widget is like ScholarshipExperts.comLite. This tool prompts you to answer 7 questions, specific to location and academics, and then gives you scholarships you may be eligible for, based on how you answered those 7 questions. Go ahead and give it a try. Read the rest of this entry »
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