Today I’d like to take a moment to talk about something that is
near and dear to my heart: money. Nah, I’m just kidding with you all, but I do
want to share a bit of hard-learned knowledge about how to finance your educational/career
dreams with what is (basically) free money.
Step One
Write a personal statement/essay. Start by talking about your
hopes and dreams, your past experiences, or even your life struggles - I've
turned an amazingly horrible elementary/middle/high school experience complete
with absolutely no will to go to college into a pretty nice scholarship pay
day... or two, or three... or actually like eight. Next, write about your
recent advancements, and how you've grown or changed as a person. Write about
all the cool stuff you get to do/learn/see/experience at school. Companies love
that stuff. Here comes the inspirational speech part: DO NOT SELL YOURSELF
SHORT! Acknowledge all of your accomplishments, both big and small, and be
proud of who you are and what you have done in your life. Be proud of how
strong you are, and don’t be afraid to showcase what you’ve had to overcome. You
should also reference what you hope to do with your education, and why it’s
important that you finish school.
Step
Two
Apply for university scholarships, as well as every independent
you can get your hands on. I'm talking banks, car companies, gasoline
companies, clothing companies, private associations, interest groups, nonprofit
organizations, sororities, fraternities, scholarly groups.... basically, any
national business or organization offers at least one scholarship, as do many
local businesses. Apply even if you think you can’t win, and for the love of
all that glitters, please, please, stop whining that they are only available
for minorities. Of the many individual scholarships I have earned, none of them
have ever been based on my sex, ethnicity, or race. There are plenty out there
for you non-minority, non-financial aid qualifying ladies and gentlemen. You
just have to put the work in to find and apply for them.
Step Three
Good luck!
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