The ScholarshipExperts Blog: Your Scholarship Voice

Have you ever wondered where Stephenie Meyer got her inspiration for Twilight or how William Shakespeare created such monumental works of art with just a pen? For some, writing just seems to come naturally; their words dance across the page like a ballerina on a stage. And then there are those who sit for hours, stare at a blank page, feel tortured by every syllable, and wait for inspiration to strike. If you count yourself among the latter category, you probably steer clear of writing contests or essay scholarships, but why? One of the best ways to become a better writer is to write more often and there is no time like the present to begin! Here are just a few writing scholarships you can use to improve your writing skills and hopefully bank some college cash along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

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There’s a college myth that has been floating around for years – scholarships are only for high school seniors or older. Wrong! If you were one of the students who bought into this myth, you know the frustration and stress associated with finding free money for college in just a few short months. There’s nothing worse than trying to cram in a bunch of scholarship essays on top of applying to colleges, taking college entrance exams, and trying to maintain your grade point average. It’s enough to make anyone throw up their hands and give up.

In fact, savvy high school counselors and college prep advisers know that your college scholarship search should start the moment you enter high school, if not sooner.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The introduction of the Internet has changed many things in our lives, such as how and where we access information. Not too long ago, students wandered through aisles of books in a building called a library and used a manual card catalog system to locate items on the shelves. They sat in beanbag chairs hunched over their favorite novels or snuggled into comfy couches to read. Now, everything is digital and a great majority of us get our information from the world-wide web. Visits to the library have become rare, especially after the invention of the Kindle and the Nook. We can now access our favorite stories anywhere at any time.

Although how we access books has changed, many of us still pursue our love of reading. Did you know that getting lost in a book might actually help you win a scholarship? It’s true. There are scholarship programs out there for avid readers, as well as those who love to write novels and stories too. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Top Ten List is a popular segment in many late night talk shows. It is often used to poke fun at someone in the news or a celebrity that may have done something a bit out-of-character. There are many top ten lists that pertain to what you should take to college, what you should do (or not do) to land a job or how to land the perfect mate. So, what makes the ScholarshipExperts.com Top Ten List so different? Our Top Ten List comes with a $1,000 college scholarship!

Tell us your top ten favorite books and what they have taught you, and you may be chosen as one of three (3) winners in this year’s Top Ten List Scholarship competition. Winners will be judged on writing ability, creativity, originality and overall excellence. Any U.S. student who is 13 years of age or older may apply. Just be sure to keep your essay to fewer than 250 words and submit it online no later than December 31, 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

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