Introduction
The world of higher education is changing. With the rising cost of tuition, more students are turning to scholarships as a way to make college more affordable. Over the past five years, the number of students applying for college has increased dramatically — yet the amount of funds available to help them pay for their education hasn’t kept up with demand. Say’s Dayne Yeager, an increasing number of students are turning to scholarships as a way to make college more affordable, but many find themselves struggling with how much time and effort it takes to find and apply for these awards.
Over the past five years, the number of students applying for college has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, the amount of funds available to help them pay for their education hasn’t kept up with demand. An increasing number of students are turning to scholarships as a way to make college more affordable.
Over the past five years, the number of students applying for college has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, the amount of funds available to help them pay for their education hasn’t kept up with demand. An increasing number of students are turning to scholarships as a way to make college more affordable.
In fact, according to a recent survey by ScholarshipAmerica, a nonprofit organization that offers more than $1 billion in annual scholarships and other financial support programs for students pursuing higher education:
- 81% of parents said they would be willing to take on more debt if it meant their child could attend an institution with lower tuition;
- 77% said they’d consider moving so their child could attend college closer to home;
- 73% said they would work longer hours at work so their children could attend college closer out-of-state (or internationally).
StudentScholarships.com has created a scholarship contest called Beyond the Numbers. They’re looking for applicants who have received or currently receive scholarships as an opportunity to share their story and inspire other students to apply for scholarships as well as pursue higher education.
StudentScholarships.com has created a scholarship contest called “Beyond the Numbers.” They’re looking for applicants who have received or currently receive scholarships as an opportunity to share their story and inspire other students to apply for scholarships as well as pursue higher education.
Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay about themselves and how their experiences have shaped them into who they are today. The essay should include:
- Why did you decide to attend college?
- What is your dream job/career path? How did this dream come about? Were there any obstacles along the way that made achieving it more difficult than expected (if so, please explain)
- Who do you look up to most as someone who has inspired them in life (include name of person) – Why did this person inspire you so much in life?
Interested in applying? Learn more about this opportunity here , or visit www.studentscholarships.com for more information about the contest and how to enter!
Interested in applying? Learn more about this opportunity here, or visit www.studentscholarships.com for more information about the contest and how to enter!
Conclusion
We’re excited to hear from students who have been able to make their dreams of higher education a reality thanks to scholarships. If you have any questions about the contest or would like more information on how it works, contact us at [email protected] or call us at (800) 555-5555. We look forward to hearing from you!
