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Why Kia’s ‘Great Unknowns Scholarship’ Commercial Was the Best Super Bowl Commercial Ever!
Kia Motors made history tonight by using students and faculty from Troup County Comprehensive High School in Georgia — and not celebrities — for its 2019 Super Bowl Commercial. Instead of paying celebrities for endorsements, Kia is using the money to fund The Great Unknowns Scholarship. Kia’s explanation for its unconventional Super Bowl ad is this:… Read More
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Kia’s “The Great Unknowns Scholarship”
Eligibility Applicants to The Great Unknowns Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria: Be a high school senior or graduate, or a current postsecondary undergraduate. Be age 24 and under, as of the March 13, 2019, application deadline. Reside in the United States as a legal citizen. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an… Read More
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Broke College Student Scholarship
How to apply: 1. Create a brief essay, video or infographic that tells us about: The best deal you found using the Student Save Engine, and how that helped you; OR Things/brands you could not find using the Student Save Engine, and why that is important to you. 2. You can apply ANY of… Read More
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Mainstream News Sucks Scholarship
How to apply: 1. Follow our content on Apple News. If you don’t have an Apple device, you can view our content on the TUN home page. You can also find us on Google News. 2. Create a brief essay, video or infographic that tells us: Why you avoid mainstream news, and What you would… Read More
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Montana Capital Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by December 1, 2019
Write about your future career and educational goals for a chance to win this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student Must be enrolled in a higher education institute in the US Must have a 3.0 GPA and above (unofficial or official transcript must be submitted) Must complete our scholarship application and essay (400-600 word… Read More
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5 Star Car Title Loans Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by December 1, 2019
Write an essay about how this scholarship can assist you in reaching your goals for a chance to win! Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student. Must be enrolled in a higher education institute in the U.S. Must complete the scholarship application and essay (400-600 word limit). How to Apply for the 5 Star Car Title Loans… Read More
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How I Paid Off $27,000 in Student Loans in 3 Years (And How You Can Do Better!)
In May of 2015, I graduated from college with $27,000 in loans — not terrible, but much more than I would have liked. When I stepped into the “real world,” paying off the loans was the last thing on my mind. In fact, it didn’t hit me until I got a friendly reminder in November… Read More
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5 Ways to Pay Off College Student Loans Faster
U.S. student loan debt has hit a high of $1.7 trillion. The average federal student loan debt balance is $37,088, according to the Education Initiative Data. Student loan indebtedness has an adverse impact on the major life decisions typically made by young adults. According to a 2019 SoFI survey of more than 1,000 millennials, ages 22-35,… Read More
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Applying for Financial Aid in 8 Easy Steps
College is expensive, but it may be possible for you to get financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and student loans — both federal and private. So, you should definitely apply for financial aid. You can save yourself up to tens of thousands of dollars each school year by applying for financial aid. … Read More
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Financial Aid Appeal: How to Make Your Case and Get More Money
Acceptance letters come with a price tag. That’s not a surprise. But what may come as a surprise to many students and families is that colleges are more likely than you think to say “yes” to your request for more aid. And that is exactly what a financial aid appeal is — a request for help.… Read More
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Nitro FAFSA Guide: Free Tool for Students and Parents
Ah, FAFSA. So many questions to answer and so much confusion (and frustration) year after year. But no worries! Financial aid expert John Haggerty has worked closely with Nitro to help bring an end to the confusion! For each of the 108 questions you are required to answer on FAFSA, Nitro has clarified why each… Read More
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NitroScore: The Affordability Calculator Every Prospective College Students and Their Parents Need
*Updated April 4, 2019 More and more high school seniors (and even juniors) along with their parents are worried about the rising cost of higher education. Taking out loans has become the norm, and applying for scholarships has become a part of the application process. Graduating college debt-free isn’t a realistic goal anymore; graduating with… Read More
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What I Learned After Reviewing Hundreds of Scholarship Applications (+5 Pro Tips)
Being a scholarship judge is hard– sometimes because I have to choose only one winner, sometimes because I have to choose a winner. Sometimes, reviewing applications is a delight; other times, it’s a chore. While it’s true that volume has a lot to do with it (imagine reading hundreds of essays on the same topic), the quality of… Read More
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Interview With Monica Matthews: How You Can Win $100,000 in Scholarship Money
Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own son win over $100,000 in scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. When it comes to helping parents and students navigate the scholarship process, she truly has “been there, done that”– her step-by-step scholarship guide… Read More
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5 FAFSA Tips to Keep You Sane
Most students stress out about financial aid and the FAFSA, particularly as the deadline gets closer. But don’t worry. In this article, I will give you the five key lessons I have learned about the FAFSA after dealing with it during my four years of undergraduate years, as well as grad school. Hopefully, these tips will… Read More
