Motivating Your Student to Apply for Scholarships + A Scholarship for All High School Students and One for College Students

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• $2000 Christophers Video Contest for College Students
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Katie Azevedo is the founder of SchoolHabits.com, the creator of the Executive Function Journal, and the host of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast.

With a Master's Degree in Special Education and nearly 20 years of teaching experience, Katie specializes in the intersection between ADHD and academics. She runs a private executive function coaching business and an online study skills course, SchoolHabits University, where she helps students and professionals learn and work smarter.

In our conversation, Katie explains

• What motivation is and the factors that affect motivation.

• The role that parents can play to help motivate students.

• Why explaining the relevance of scholarship to students is critical for motivation.

• Why setting expectations is critical.

• How brain development in teens affects motivation for complex tasks like scholarships.

• The use of rewards to motivate students to apply for scholarships.

• Practical tips for parents to partner with their student in the scholarship process.

To connect with Katie, visit her website, Schoolhabits.com.

Also, please check out Katie’s fantastic podcast, Learn and Work Smarter.