Scholarship Saturday – October 22, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - October 22, 2016 | 44 College Scholarships and Contests closing soon | JLV College Counseling Blog

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.

College Search Tip – Research Study Abroad Options

College Search Tip - Research Study Abroad Options | JLV College Counseling Blog

Studying abroad is something many students look forward to when thinking about college. Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to experience the world while continuing their education. Students get to learn new perspectives, experience different cultures, and possibly learn a new language. Studying abroad is an amazing experience. However, study abroad programs are not created equal. Read More

Disability and Health Condition Scholarships

Disability Scholarships | JLV College Counseling

Scholarships for students with disabilities and/or health conditions

Students with disabilities and/or health conditions have a lot of barriers that other students may not. Sometimes these barriers include financial burdens due to medical costs. Luckily, there are many organizations and companies that want to help students (and sometimes their family members) with the cost of higher education by providing scholarships.

I have put together lists of scholarships available to students with disabilities and health conditions. As always, the lists will continue to grow as more scholarships are introduced and start accepting applications. In addition, scholarships will be taken off the list as they expire. I have divided the scholarships to make it easier to find scholarships open to you. Below are the new scholarship lists available: Read More

Don’t wait until the last minute to meet deadlines!

Don’t wait until the last minute to meet deadlines! | JLV College Counseling Blog

Many of us have the habit of waiting until the last minute to work on something with a due date. We typically think we have time and do not need to rush to get the work done. This can include schoolwork, college applications, scholarship applications, or even paying bills. While some deadlines can be extended, there is no guarantee of an extension. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to deadlines but work on those items earlier to ensure you get them in on time.

If you’re thinking there is no way you would miss a due date, here are five things that could happen to any of us. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – October 15, 2016

Scholarship Saturday - October 15, 2016 | 40 College Scholarship and Contests closing soon | JLV College Counseling Blog

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.