| Winning Scholarships for College, Fifth Edition: An Insider's Guide to Paying for College Contributor(s): Ragins, Marianne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0976766043 ISBN-13: 9780976766049 Publisher: Scholarship Workshop LLC OUR PRICE: $20.87 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | College Guides - Education - Business & Economics | Personal Finance - General |
| Dewey: 378.34 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.68 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Marianne Ragins, the publisher of www.scholarshipworkshop.com and winner of more than $400,000 in scholarship money, presents the latest revision of Winning Scholarships for College, Fifth Edition. Containing numerous scholarship and college money resources, this classic guide will show you the path to scholarship success. With this newest edition, Marianne uses her knowledge of being a scholarship applicant, a mega scholarship winner, a scholarship committee judge, a scholarship sponsor, and a scholarship coach to help you get scholarships for college too With over 300 pages and nearly 40 chapters jam-packed with information, this is one of the most comprehensive books on winning scholarships available, revealing where and how to search for funds, and containing step-by-step instructions for the entire application process. This easy to use college readiness resource is a must-have for all students in search of college money to fund their educational dreams. The fifth edition has information on hundreds of academic scholarships - from the most well-known resources to smaller, more localized funds. This fully loaded educational resource guides readers through the use of the Internet and social media in their scholarship search; and gives detailed suggestions for essays with examples from the author's own highly successful scholarship search. Winning Scholarships for College also has special chapters focused on helping all types of students pay for college including
Whether you're in high school, enrolled in or going back to college, studying abroad, or pursuing a postgraduate degree, this book is an invaluable resource for helping you minimize or even eliminate student loans. With Winning Scholarships for College, you can effectively finance the education you want and successfully pay for college with scholarships, grants, and awards. "An excellent starting point for students of all ages." --Booklist "Marianne Ragins is an example to everyone that if you try hard enough and put forth the effort, you can accomplish anything." --Thomas B. Murphy, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives |
Contributor Bio(s): Ragins, Marianne: - In her senior year of high school, Marianne won over $400,000 in scholarships for college. As perhaps the first student ever to amass nearly half a million dollars in scholarship money, she has been featured in many publications including USA Today, People, Newsweek, Money, Essence and on the cover of Parade. She has made hundreds of radio and television appearances on shows such as "Good Morning America," "The Home Show," and the "Mike & Maty Show." In addition, not only has Marianne been a scholarship applicant and a mega scholarship winner she has also served as a decision-maker for scholarship committees, sponsored several scholarships, and coached thousands of other students to help them get scholarships for college. Ragins is the author of the highly successful Winning Scholarships for College: An Insider's Guide, College Survival & Success Skills 101, and other publications. She is the president of The Scholarship Workshop and sponsor of the Leading the Future II and Ragins Braswell National Scholarships. Ragins is an experienced motivational speaker and lecturer who has traveled nationally and internationally conducting The Scholarship Workshop presentation and giving other motivational seminars and speeches. |