How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships

by Shay Spivey

As a scholarship winner and college graduate, I have developed proven tips and techniques that have helped me win over $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid toward my own education. As a scholarship and financial aid consultant I am passionate about helping others find, apply, and win free money to go to college. I have a masters degree from Indiana University and work as a therapist and private financial aid consultant. Through my blog, one-on-one counseling, and group presentations I have helped many students and parents find financial resources to attain their dreams of a college education. This book was written in response to the frequently asked questions from my clients.

200 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2014

Reviews

[Abigail Van nuys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read
Full of useful information
Took the stress out of applying for scholarships…

As a college student I wanted to know more about scholarships and free financial aid. I can not afford to take out any more student loans and I am looking for alternative ways to pay for college. This book gave me everything I need to know about applying for scholarships.

This book showed me…
-Different types of scholarships to look for…
-Where to find scholarships online and in print…
-How to write an academic resume (which will be helpful when applying to graduate school)…
-The best way to ask for a letter of recommendation…
-What documents I needed to prepare in advance…
-How to submit multiple scholarships applications without stress…

Most importantly, it is easy to read. This is a “must read” for all college students that can not afford to pay for college without student loans. I will recommend this book to all my friends, and even my little sister in high school.

[V · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing. I was in the process of completing applications to return to school and I had to think heavily on how I would pay for this without going into debt. In my research I came across this book. It gave me a realistic outlook on how to do just that. It helped me get organized. It let me know what I could expect in the scholarship process, what I needed and how to prepare. After reading it I realized that not only is this a great resource for adults who are going back to school, but an excellent resource for those who are graduating high school. I plan to make it a “pre” graduation gift to the high school juniors that I know. This is an excellent resource and I look forward to reading more from Ms. Spivey.

[Shay Spivey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this book before my senior year of high school…
…I wish I had this book when I was a high school student trying to figure out ways to pay for college…
…I wish I had this book when I was 19 and dropping out of college because I did not know how I would pay my tuition…
…I wish I had this book before I took out any student loans…
…I wish I knew then, what I know after reading this book…

This simple and easy to read book is an excellent resource for high school students, college students, and adults that want to go to college without a ton of student loan debt. The author answers the: who, what, when, where and why’s about the scholarship application process.

This book provides a lot of information such as…
-A brief description of multiple types of financial aid and scholarships. The author breaks down the difference between a college-specific, career-specific, etc.
-A list of quality places to find scholarships – including website addresses and book titles. It is helpful to know which websites and books were actually helpful in finding real scholarships.
-How to write personal statements and academic resumes – including outlines and samples.
-Great advice about letters of recommendation, community service, and many other helpful tips.

The author won $100,000 in scholarships as an adult student which is inspirational. If you want to know more about the entire scholarship application process…this book is for you.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good basic information on how to find and apply for scholarship opportunities.