Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) celebrated the winners of its 2024 Outstanding Partner Awards at The Lunch Break, a statewide fundraiser held at Little Rock’s City Center on Oct. 17. In total, The Lunch Break raised over $85,000 to help low-income single parents stay in school, graduate, and jumpstart professional careers with family-supporting … Read more
3 min read Are you ready to embark on a transformative academic journey in the heart of the Netherlands? Radboud University, a prestigious public institution, is now accepting applications for the Radboud University Scholarship 2025. This is a golden opportunity for students from non-EU countries to pursue a Master’s program in one of the most … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! A recommendation letter may be requested when applying to colleges, applying to scholarships, or when applying for jobs. Having strong recommendation letters can make a big difference, so it’s important to understand how to ensure that your letters stand out. In the ideal scenario, your recommender should write the letter themselves. … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! A popular scholarship essay prompt is “Tell us about yourself.” This question is relatively open-ended, which may make it difficult to answer at first glance. What should I tell them about myself? My struggles, my goals, my passions…? These may all be fitting topics, depending on the scholarship. We’ll show you … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! In August 2024, ScholarshipOwl delved into learning more about how the youth vote may impact the results of the 2024 election. Two surveys were conducted: One survey investigated the issues that Gen Z voters care about the most, and also examined expected voting behavior; The other survey focused on how respondents … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! In September 2024, ScholarshipOwl continued its research regarding how Gen Z students pay for college. This month, we focused on their reliance on student loans and credit cards to help pay for college-related expenses. Unfortunately, three-quarters (75%) of respondents reported that they expect to take out loans to help pay for … Read more
Get Ready, Get Set, BID! The Funds for Futures Online Auction is officially open, benefiting Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. From Oct. 10- 27, you can bid on an amazing variety of items while making a real difference in the lives of single parents across Arkansas. By participating in the auction, you’re not only getting … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! Many scholarships are awarded based on financial need. In order to win these scholarships, you must explain the nature of your financial need. In the guide below, we’ll explain how to write these types of essays to increase your chances of winning. Check out these scholarship essay examples for financial need … Read more
Thank you for subscribing! Many scholarship applicants often have to write a “How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals” essay. This gives the scholarship committee an understanding of how the scholarship will help students pursue their goals. Needless to say, the essay is very important for the scholarship application. This is where students … Read more
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the Institute of International Education (IIE) invite accredited U.S. higher education institutions to submit a proposal to host a 1-day advisor workshop for Gilman campus advisors. The purpose of the workshop is to build and strengthen the Gilman Program through networking and … Read more