October 2017 Scholarships

Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with October 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of October Scholarships – there are currently over 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.

Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – August 12, 2017

The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.

Resume for Students: Writing a Resume with No Work Experience

Looking for a job when you have no experience can be a pretty negative experience at times, but you shouldn’t let it get you discouraged. Sure, you need experience to get experience, but this doesn’t mean that there aren’t any companies that are willing to give you a chance. You just need to know how to craft a resume that shows them what you are capable of, and make them want to hire you. Here are some tips on writing that resume. Read More

5 Tips For Better Money Management For Students

For many people, saving money is of high priority. Bills need to be paid, we all need to eat and everyone wants to be able to afford certain luxuries, whether that’s a trip away or a night out at a nice restaurant. Saving however, can be a challenge and even more so if you are a student. Students have to spend more time studying, meaning less time working and on top of this, they will have expensive textbook and tuition fees. This can make saving an overwhelming task, however having a plan and saving effectively can be achieved!

Here’s 5 great tips for better money management for students. Read More

Colleges to Consider in the Denver Area

Denver, also known as the Mile-High City, is the most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 19th most populous city in the United States. While Colorado is known for its many ski resorts, Denver has over 300 days of sunshine every year. Denver has a lot going on including three major sports stadiums, seven professional sports teams, the second-largest performing arts center in the U.S., a wide array of art and history museums, and over 300 restaurants. There is always something going on in Denver.

Denver can also boast one of the highest educated populations in the United States. There are five four-year colleges and universities located in the city, as well as others located in the metropolitan area. Below are some colleges in the Denver area to consider. Read More