The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

Special Episode! $40,000 Civic Engagement Contest for Ages 13-19

MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute.
Eligibility:
Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2025. Submission is open to students in all U.S. states, territories, and Armed Forces Schools Abroad.
Application Requirements:
My Conversation with Rachel Davison Humphries, Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute
Listen to my exclusive interview with Rachel to learn all about the MyImpact Challenge here:
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Scholarship GPS is a Proud Sponsor of the MyImpact Challenge!
Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including:
- How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile
- Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects
- The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships
Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as:
- A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application
- A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications
- An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences
In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will gain valuable information about scholarships and a comprehensive overview of college preparation.
Plus, the Scholarship GPS Program has been updated with a lesson on how to leverage your work for MyImpact Challenge for many other scholarships, college applications, and more!
To celebrate the launch of MyImpactChallenge, use discount code MYIMPACT to take 50% off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. Don’t delay — the discount code MYIMPACT expires on September 30, 2024. So, go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today!

$60,000 Scholarship for the Class of 2025; A Scholarship for High School Juniors, a No-Essay Weekender Scholarship: Preparing for the AP Computer Science Exam

Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including:
- How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile
- Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects
- The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships
Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as:
- A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application
- A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications
- An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences
In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will not only gain valuable information about scholarships but also receive a comprehensive overview of college preparation.
Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today!
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Matthew Brooks has over 25 years of experience in the field of computer science. He began his career by working for a national Internet Service Provider for 10 years, where he held a variety of technical and leadership roles in support, network operations, and I.T. service management..
He then spent 7 years at Georgia State University, where in addition to managing I.T. systems, he facilitated and taught Java programming and computer forensics. He also lead software development teams for the Center for Health Information Technology.
He has spent the past 5 years teaching computer science and robotics at the secondary school level. This includes coaching state champions in both middle school CyberPatriot and VEX Robotics competitions.
In our conversation, Matthew and I discussed:
Why AP Computer Science is important, even for non-computer majors
Getting college credit for AP Computer Science
How AP Computer Science can help with college admissions and scholarships
How Matthew works with students to support them in preparing for the AP Computer Science test
You can get in touch with Matthew at aspire2code.com
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This week's featured scholarships:
$60,000 Hagan Scholarship
$2500 Community Service Scholarship
$3000 “You Can’t Label People, but You Can Label Products” Scholarship
$3000 “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship
$1000 Cornwall Alliance Essay Contest
Weekender: $2500 No Essay Scholarship

Strategies For Students Struggling With Their College Essays; 6 Scholarship Opportunities; Scholarship Help for the Class of 2025

Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp
Are you interested in helping your high school senior kickstart their scholarship journey?
The Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp provides high school seniors with lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course (valued at $97), which teaches them how to locate, prioritize, and apply for scholarships.
This special program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing assistance for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words (valued at $231).
While course access is lifetime, one-on-one essay help expires on December 31, 2024.
If bought separately, this program would cost $328. However, the Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp is available at a reduced price of just $147.
Don’t wait. Senior year presents the greatest scholarship opportunity of your life, but it will be over before you know it. Don’t miss out on this chance to receive valuable one-on-one support with your scholarship applications and essays at an incredibly low price. Click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/class-of-2025-scholarship-bootcamp
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Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships:
Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship
$2000 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship
$1000 Outstanding Citizen Scholarship
$1000 Key Thinkers Scholarship
$1000 Return2College Scholarship
$2500 No Sweat Scholarship
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Irene Schindler is a published essayist. She helps college applicants identify compelling ideas for their admissions essays and present those ideas in a student’s own best voice. Working with students to examine their interests and enthusiasms and exploring what they already know, what they aspire to do, and what ignites their passion for further education is a key element of what she loves most about her job.
Irene has studied speechwriting, creative writing, and storytelling at Georgetown University and has assisted college students with their application essays for elite colleges across the nation.
She holds degrees in communications and government from George Washington University and worked in communications and policy on Capitol Hill for many years prior to joining College Bound.
In our conversation, Irene and I discussed:
How younger students can prepare themselves to be better college applicants
The importance of intentional involvement in high school
How students can stand out with their college admissions essay
Strategies for students struggling with their college essay
Essay ideas for students who aren’t sure of their college major
You can get in touch with Irene at ireneschindler@gmail.com or on the College Bound website.
Irene mentioned the Fiske Guide to Colleges as a fantastic resource to help you find the right college. Here’s a link to buy the Fiske Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yTuSww
 

$20,000 Scholarship Opportunity for the Class of 2025 - No Essay To Apply; 5 Other Scholarships; Class of 2025, Don't Delay; Easy Weekender Scholarship

Every year, I see the same thing: high school seniors who find every reason not to apply for scholarships. Here is what one mom said in an online forum when asked what she wishes she had done differently during her child’s senior year:
"I wish I had pushed my HS senior to commit to applying for scholarships. Later in her senior year, she found all kinds of ways to avoid putting in the effort."- Mom of Class of 2024 Grad.
If your student is in the Class of 2025, they must start applying for scholarships immediately. Otherwise, here’s the list of “reasons” that they won’t be able to start later: 
September: “School just started. I need to adjust to my new schedule before working on scholarships.”
October: “I need to work on my college applications and essays before working on scholarships.”
November: “It’s Thanksgiving! Don’t I deserve a break?!”
December: “I need to fill out the FAFSA before working on scholarships.”
January: “I need to adjust to my new spring class schedule before working on scholarships.”
February: “I need to get my college acceptance before I start working on scholarships.”
March: “My spring sport takes too much time to work on scholarships.”
April: “I need to do all the graduation prep before I work on scholarships.”
May: “Prom prep is taking up all of my free time. I can’t work on scholarships.”
June: “All of the good scholarships are closed.”
Your student’s list of “reasons” will vary, but you get the point: Students can always find a “reason” that they can’t apply for scholarships. 
However, it's important to remember that the earlier they start, the more opportunities they will have. So, let's not let these “reasons” hold us back. Let's start applying for scholarships now and make the most of the opportunities available.
The hardest part of scholarships is getting started. But, Class of 2025 students who start now will not only get over this hump but also enjoy these benefits:
They will build a portfolio of scholarship essays that they can reuse for many more scholarship applications throughout their senior year.
They will have the experience and skills needed to be better scholarship applicants in the spring when their local scholarship opportunities (usually) open up.
They could win one of the $20,000, $30,000, $50,000, or other high-dollar scholarships open to seniors this fall!
It's crucial to understand the urgency of the situation. Did you know that the Class of 2025 has already missed a FULL TUITION and a FULL RIDE scholarship opportunity? Every day a student delays is another lost scholarship opportunity. 
Perhaps you and your student are willing to start, but you aren’t sure how. The Scholarship GPS Course will get you and your student up to speed quickly. Here are just some of the highlights from the course:
How and where to find scholarships
How to prioritize the right scholarships
How to build a student’s Personal Narrative: The Key to Scholarship Success
How to respond to the most common scholarship essay topics
Plus, throughout the fall, I will be adding lessons on some of the biggest scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2025 - scholarships that virtually every senior should apply for!
The tools, tactics and strategies I share in the Scholarship GPS Course are the same ones I used to coach my own son to over $95,000 in scholarships, to coach Isabella to 14 scholarship wins, and to coach Talon to over $100,000 in scholarships! 
So, get started on your scholarship journey today! Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com and use coupon code SAVE20 to get $20 off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. 
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Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships:
Share the Road Scholarship
Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Animal Rescue Scholarship
Youth Free Expression Film Contest
$20,000 Scholarship for High School Seniors (Class of 2025)
Weekender: Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes
 

Professional Writer Shares College Essay Advice, 5 Scholarship Opportunities, and Dave's Review of "Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing The American Dream"

This week, I'm joined by Sam Severn. Sam is a 14-time #1 best-selling ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. Mentored by Academy Award-winner Stewart Stern (Rebel Without A Cause), Sam served as a consultant for the #1 best-sellers Tears For My City and The Revved Life. He also served as a consultant for Robert Beatty’s #1 best-selling children’s novels Serafina and the Twisted Staff and Willa of the Wood, published by Disney Hyperion. Sam’s ghostwritten screenplay was awarded Best Adaptation at the Hollywood Book Festival. He's published more than 3,000 news stories and ghostwritten or consulted on 60 published books. Sam's written for rock magazines and pop culture websites, film reviews, and the blogs of #1 best-selling faith-based authors. A 7-time speaker at the Nashville Writers' Conference, and a huge undying Elvis fan, Sam's currently coaching three writers on completing their first novels, consulting on a courtroom thriller, and writing an epic Horror-Fantasy set in 1990s Seattle. Now, Sam is bringing his passion and talent for writing to work with students on their college essays!
To connect with Sam, go to SamSevern.com.
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At a 5% interest rate (good luck finding a student loan with that low of an interest rate), one year’s worth of interest on just a $5000 student loan comes to $250.00. For that same $250, you could buy a one-year Amazon Prime membership (so that you can watch "Borrowed Future: How Student Loans are Killing the American Dream"), AND get lifetime access for your entire family to the Scholarship GPS course, where I share what I learned to help my son earn over $95,000 in scholarships and to graduate college debt-free.
Perhaps you and your student are willing to start, but you aren’t sure how. The Scholarship GPS Course will get you and your student up to speed quickly. Here are just some of the highlights from the course:
How and where to find scholarships
How to prioritize the right scholarships
How to build a student’s Personal Narrative: The Key to Scholarship Success
How to respond to the most common scholarship essay topics
Plus, throughout the fall, I will be adding lessons on some of the biggest scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2025 - scholarships that virtually every senior should apply for!
The tools, tactics and strategies I share in the Scholarship GPS Course are the same ones I used to coach my own son to over $95,000 in scholarships, to coach Isabella to 14 scholarship wins, and to coach Talon to over $100,000 in scholarships!
So, get started on your scholarship journey today! Click here, and use coupon code SAVE20 to get $20 off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course.
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Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships:
$1000 Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Preventing Accidents Scholarship
$1000 Innovation in Tax Policy Scholarship
$500 Innovation in Education Scholarship
$1000 DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship
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To learn more about one-on-one scholarship coaching, please visit https://www.scholarshipgps.com/services One-on-one scholarship coaching services are available for the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, and there is a waiting list for the Class of 2025.
 

Talking College with Dr. Andrea Brenner, a $25,000 Scholarship Opportunity, An Easy Weekender Scholarship for All High School Students, and More!

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Brenner, who brings 25 years of experience as a college professor and university administrator to her presentations with high school and college audiences. She is the creator of the Talking College™ card decks, the original card decks filled with insider tips and conversation prompts for college-bound students and those helping them on their journeys. She is also co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There), a leading guide for college-bound students and their parents/guardians. See Dr. Brenner’s website for her articles, podcast recordings, and upcoming talks and webinars.
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Discover Scholarship GPS, an online course that serves as your guide to the world of scholarships. This comprehensive course is packed with insightful and concise video lessons, each ranging from approximately three to ten minutes, offering the flexibility to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule. As a loyal Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you have exclusive early access to the course, allowing you to dive into over 40 available lessons while new content is consistently being added. This is your opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your scholarship journey.
What sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of BONUS LESSONS from trusted professionals in college admissions, test prep, and other crucial areas related to college readiness. These bonus lessons offer invaluable introductory knowledge from experts in their fields.
To express my gratitude, I'm excited to offer you LIFETIME ACCESS to Scholarship GPS at a significantly discounted pre-launch rate of just $57 when you use coupon code AUGUST24 at checkout. This exclusive offer is a token of appreciation for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is available as the course continues to evolve. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on your scholarship journey today. Remember, coupon code AUGUST24 expires on August 15, 2024. Click here to take advantage of this special offer and secure your access to Scholarship GPS!
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Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships:
CollegeXpress Back-to-School Scholarship:
You will simply fill out the registration form based on your year in high school:
9th Graders: Apply with this link.
10th Graders: Apply with this link.
11th Graders: Apply with this link.
12th Graders: Apply with this link.
$25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program
$1000 Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship
$1000 Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship
$2500 Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
$1000 GBV Service Scholarship
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To learn more about one-on-one scholarship coaching, please visit https://www.scholarshipgps.com/services One-on-one scholarship coaching services are available for the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, and there is a waiting list for the Class of 2025.
 

7 Steps to a Terrible College Essay, a HUGE Scholarship for Class of 2025, and 5 Other Scholarship Opportunities

This week, I'm joined by Mike Bergin, who has 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of standardized test preparation. Mike is the founder of Chariot Learning, which delivers on the promise of what truly transformative, individualized education can and should be. Mike is also the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, the creator of the TestBright SAT & ACT curriculum system and Roots2Words vocabulary program, and the co-host of the college admissions industry podcast Tests and the Rest.
In our light-hearted interview, Mike shares the 7 steps to a terrible college essay—a fun way to drive home what NOT to do and the flip side of his article, 7 Steps To An Amazing College Essay.
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I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path.
Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren’t graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether.
From my perspective, gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it’s also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his future plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans.
Whether your child is in high school or college, if they are unclear about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than to look into the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. To learn more, go to http://www.FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors
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Scholarship GPS is an online course that serves as your guide to the world of scholarships. This comprehensive course is packed with insightful and concise video lessons, each ranging from approximately three to ten minutes, offering the flexibility to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule. As a loyal Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you have exclusive early access to the course, allowing you to dive into over 40 available lessons while new content is consistently being added. This is your opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your scholarship journey.
What sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of BONUS LESSONS from trusted professionals in college admissions, test prep, and other crucial areas related to college readiness. These bonus lessons offer invaluable introductory knowledge from experts in their fields.
To express my gratitude, I'm excited to offer you LIFETIME ACCESS to Scholarship GPS at a significantly discounted pre-launch rate of just $57 when you use coupon code AUGUST24 at checkout. This exclusive offer is a token of appreciation for Scholrship GPS Podcast listeners and is available as the course continues to evolve. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on your scholarship journey today. Remember, coupon code AUGUST24 expires on August 15, 2024. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com to sign up today.
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Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships:
CollegeXpress Back-to-School Scholarship:
You will Simply fill out the registration form based on your year in high school:
9th Graders: Apply with this link.
10th Graders: Apply with this link.
11th Graders: Apply with this link.
12th Graders: Apply with this link.
$2500 Justice Solutions Group Future Mentors Scholarship
$1000 Excellence in Academics and Performing Arts Scholarship
$1000 Safety On The Road Scholarship
$30,000 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
$2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway 
If you are not yet a member of SoFi you will need to register before participating in the Sweepstakes. (If you are looking for a new account to save your scholarship winnings, use this link to open an account with SoFi to get an extra $25! Opening an account is NOT a requirement for entering the scholarship sweepstakes.)

7 New Scholarship Opportunities, Interview with a Scholarship Sponsor - Episode 823

This week I'm joined by John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, the sponsor of the Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship, to discuss the the young man this scholarship honors and the things they are looking for in an application.
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I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path.
Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren’t graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether.
From my perspective, gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it’s also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his future plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans.
Whether your child is in high school or college, if they are unclear about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than to look into the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. To learn more, go to http://www.FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors
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Click here to listen to the interview with my Class of 2024 $100,000+ Scholarship Winner, Talon and his mom: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/blog/fcded83f-265c-45cd-95de-8322043c390c
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Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace.
As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public.
It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly.
One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise.
As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up!
Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.
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Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships:
MoolahSPOT Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/yet-another-why-do-you-deserve-to?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Clubs of America Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-clubs-of-america-scholarship-38b?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Hometown Pride Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-hometown-pridescholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Who Inspires You Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-who-inspires-you-scholarship-7c9?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/sams-legacy-fighting-to-end-drunk?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Sallie Mae Weekend Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/weekender-2000-scholarship-sweepstakes-99e?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
 
 

Why Social Studies Are Critical, 5 Scholarships for College Students, and More! - Episode 822

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships:
$1000 Mrs. Prindables Future Educator Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580611?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
$1000 Capital Auto Auction Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580905?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
$1000 Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581187?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
$1000 Achieve Today Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581568?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
$1000 RealtyHop Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581687?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
$1000 Appily College Prep Scholarship: http://tracking.appily.com/aff_c?offer_id=201&aff_id=2202
 
This week I'm joined by Donna Vitek, a State of Florida certified teacher with a Master’s in History Education. She enjoys teaching and challenging students to think outside the box. As a parent and home educator, she saw the need for the social sciences to be taught in a way that interests kids. She also saw a need for personalized History and Civics education.
In our conversation, Donna shares:
How ‘Social Studies’ is defined, and what subjects that includes.
Ideas for how to get students more interested in Social Studies.
Why students need to learn Social Studies, regardless of their career focus.
What careers are open to students who study Social Studies.
To connect with this week's guest, Donna Vitek from Liberty Tutors, go to www.LibertyTutors.net.
And, as a Scholarship GPS listener, you can save 10% off the programs at Liberty Tutors when you use discount code Dave10!
 
Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace.
As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public.
It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly.
One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise.
As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up!
Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.

Reusable Scholarship Essays, Career Advice from an Expert, and Student Credit Cards - Episode 821

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships:
Courage to Grow: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577473?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
Unigo Flavor of the Month: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577712?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
Platt Family Essay Contest: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145578042?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145546924?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145579386?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled
This week I am joined by Alex McKercher. Alex is the Founder of Career Pursuit. His vision is to see Millennials and Gen Z find purpose and financial prosperity through rewarding careers, ultimately enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and make a meaningful impact on the world. Career Pursuit does this by equipping its clients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate today's job market successfully, leading to a rewarding career.
In our conversation, Alex shares his views on:
The overall job outlook for current students and recent grads.
How job applicants need to present themselves to land a job (which also works for scholarships, as well!).
The careers and college majors that will be in demand over the next 5-10 years.
Why going to college to “find your passion” is no longer practical.
To connect with this week's guest, Alex McKercher from Career Pursuit, go to CareerPursuit.net or on LinkedIn.
 
Alex stressed the importance of knowing your passion and career path. If your student is unsure of their path, check out the fantastic programs offered by Flourish Coaching. Having college major and career clarity will not only help with college admissions and future job prospects, but it’s also a key part of scholarship success. Go to FlourishCoachinCo.com/NoDebtMajors to learn more.
 
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Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace.
As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public.
It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 20 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly.
One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise.
As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up!
Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.