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Introductions

Introduction
5 Scholarship Myths Busted
Why Students of All Ages Need to Apply for Scholarships Immediately
Who is Scholarship GPS For, and What is Included?
Which Scholarships Should I Apply For?

3 Types of Scholarships (And Why That Matters)
The 5-Step Process for Winning Scholarships - An Overview
Step 1: Sources
Step 2: Criteria
Step 3: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Step 4: Organization
Step 5: The Fun Stuff!
The Items You Need For Scholarship Success

Email
Scholarship Tracking Tool - Download
Tracking Tool Walk-Through
Transcripts
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
The Scholarship Buddy System
Financial Documents (Optional)
BONUS LESSON: Executive Function
Choosing the Right Scholarships To Apply For

A Roadmap for Private Scholarships
Are You Eligible?
Timing
Think Locally
Increasing Your Odds
Repurposing Your Work
Need-Based Scholarships & Higher Income: Who Should Apply?
Finding Scholarships - National Scholarships

My Go-To Scholarship Website
A Site Great For Matching Students with Scholarships, But Beware a Major Pitfall!
Another Scholarship Sites for Matching (But There is a Cost!)
Two Scholarship Application Portals
More Scholarship Websites (See Notes)
How to Search for Scholarships
Finding Scholarships - Local Scholarships

The Best Local Scholarship Resource (Hopefully!)
Finding Local Scholarships, Part Two
Finding Local Scholarships, Part Three
Finding Local Scholarships, Part Four
College-Specific Scholarships
Application Best Practices

How To Beat 90% of Scholarship Applicants
Scholarship Checklist Template
Professional, Accurate, and True
What You Can Learn From The Scholarship Website
Your Personal Narrative: Your Key To Winning Scholarships

Academics
Extracurriculars
Volunteerism
Student Volunteer Log
Leadership
Work/Employment
Example of a Winning Personal Narrative Essay
$20,000 Scholarship-Winning Essay
BONUS LESSON: Reverse Engineering Your Personal Narrative
BONUS DOWNLOAD: Common App Quick Set Up Guide
You Won A Scholarship! Now What?

The First Thing To Do When You Win a Scholarship
Don't Lose The Scholarship You Won, Part One
Don't Lose The Scholarship You Won, Part Two
Don't Lose The Scholarship You Won, Part Three
The Value of Appreciation
Common Scholarship Essay Topics

Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship?
Merit Scholarships & College Admissions

BONUS LESSON: The Relationship Between Test Scores and Merit Aid
BONUS LESSON: SAT vs. ACT: Which Should You Take?
Other Ways To Save Money On A College Degree

BONUS LESSON: Earn College Credit in High School (or Middle School!)
BONUS LESSON: Full-Tuition ROTC Scholarship
BONUS LESSON: The Cost of Student Loans
The Scholarships (Almost) Every Student Should Apply For

The Scholarship that ALL High School Students (Grades 9-12) Should Apply For
High School Seniors, Don't Let "Financial Need" Prevent You From Applying for This Scholarship
High School Seniors, You Should Apply For This Prestigious Scholarship!
Students Ages 13-19: This $10,000 Opportunity Will Also Improve Your Resume!
With ~4000 prizes, this is the "King" of Scholarships for High School Seniors
30 Scholarships - HS Seniors, College, Grad Students

Which Scholarships Should I Apply For?

Understanding the types and categories of scholarships is foundational to knowing which ones to apply for.

7 Lessons