Life Skills: Scholarships 101: How to Search and Apply for Scholarships
In this one-time class, scholars learn about how to search for and maximize their chances for winning scholarships. I'm a successful college coach who has a 100% overall acceptance rate. My two kids earned $2.5 million in merit awards.
Demeka Mays, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
DISCOUNT ANNOUNCEMENT Get $5 off THIS course with coupon code MAYSM5OFF5! Enter the coupon code at checkout. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of this one-time, live course is to teach scholars about the different types of scholarships, eligibility criteria, how and when to search for scholarships, and how to maximize their chances of winning. CLASS FORMAT Through lecture and discussion, scholars will gain an understanding of the types of scholarships available in the United States and general eligibility criteria. Scholars will learn about the tools and strategies they can use to conduct their scholarship search and the best time to search for specific scholarships. Scholars will also receive a list of major national scholarships and an Excel tool to help them maintain the information they collect during their scholarship search. TOPICS COVERED - Types of Scholarships - General Eligibility Criteria - How to Search for Scholarships - How to Maintain Your Scholarship Search - When to Search and Apply for Scholarships - Major National Scholarships PLEASE NOTE: This course is recommended for scholars in grades 8-12/ages 13-18. Scholars outside of the listed age range will be withdrawn and refunded. Please understand that the class materials, content, and/or feedback are developmentally appropriate for the specified age group and are not suitable for younger scholars. While I provide the highest-quality macro guidance to scholars, please note that my guidance is strictly advisory, and I do not guarantee outcomes. Please request a 1:1 private tutorial/coaching session for micro-level support. 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Learning Goals
Through lecture and discussion, scholars will learn about scholarships and what it takes to prepare for scholarship success.
1. Scholars will know and be able to name the different types of scholarships.
2. Scholars will know the general scholarship eligibility criteria.
3. Scholars will learn effective strategies for conducting the scholarship search.
4. Scholars will be familiar with a tool that can help them maintain their scholarship search.
5. Scholars will know when to search and apply for scholarships.
6. Scholars will be able to identify major national scholarships.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
My role is to provide coaching and guidance to scholars. My role does not involve making decisions for scholars, writing applications or essays, creating the 4-year plan or college list, completing FAFSA, or any other action that may be deemed unethical in practice and counterproductive to scholar taking ownership for his/her/their own college journey. While I guarantee to provide high-quality, coaching and support, I do not make any guarantees that scholars will succeed excel at every high school endeavor, locate big money scholarships, be eligible for scholarships, receive scholarships, or be admitted to their schools of choice, as intrinsic motivation, scholarship eligibility, and a number of other variables relative to a scholar's qualitative and quantitative data inform high school, scholarship, and college success.
Supply List
The Pinnacle Prep #Aim2GetAdmitted Scholarship 101 Guide will be uploaded prior to the session, and the Pinnacle Prep Scholarship Search Tool and List of National Scholarships will be provided during the session. Alternatively, students can use the teacher-provided guide or their own notebook to maintain notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Scholars have the option to use College Board and scholarship websites and search engines during and after the course to assist them in their scholarship search and the teacher's poll page, https://pollev.com/pinnaclep, to participate in polls designed to increase learner engagement. Alternatively, scholars may use the chat box to engage.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As an independent college counselor and education consultant for federal and state granted-funded programs, I have developed award-winning college and career readiness programs that have been scaled and replicated in several schools and districts. In these capacities, as well as my formed district and building roles, I have helped thousands of students of varied socioeconomic and academic programs succeed in getting accepted into the colleges, universities, and post-secondary institutions of their choice. Ninety-five percent (95%) of Pinnacle Prep scholars get into one or more of their top three choices. I consider my own two children’s success my greatest college counseling accomplishments because both graduated valedictorian (two years apart), were accepted to Stanford, MIT, five-six Ivy League universities, and several Top 20 colleges, and earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships together. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-16 learners per class
