This post is coming rather late minute, however I was recently informed by MyUSearch about their summer scholarship. The myUsearch scholarship is due in four days and they only have four applicants! The $1000 scholarship, due July 15th, will be awarded to the student with the best ideas to improve the college admissions process.
Requirements:
- 1) Open to students starting college in 2008 or 2009
- 2) Financial need based, requiring a household income of less than 100,000 dollars
- 3) Must be attending an accredited US college or university
What do you have to do?
- 1) Complete the myUsearch college matching process
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All students have to complete this process - even students that have already decided where they will be going in the fall. I know this is annoying, but the scholarships are funded through the profits of the myUsearch matching process. When a student goes through the questionnaire and gives the company permission to forward their information to their matching schools, colleges pay myUsearch to be connected to those students. If students do not complete the questionnaire, myUsearch will not have profits to direct to the scholarship program. The questionnaire just takes a few minutes, so it’s a small price to pay to earn $1000 for school.
- 2) Answer these questions in 1000 words or less:
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What has been the most frustrating part of your college admissions process? Why is it important for colleges and universities to change this? What suggestions do you have for colleges and universities to try to relieve your frustration and the frustration of your fellow students?
Last year’s college acceptance rates were reported to be more competitive than ever. This scholarship is a way to give students a forum to voice their frustrations with the application process. The company hopes this scholarship will start the dialogue needed to convince schools to make some changes.
With 4 applicants and 4 days, you have no excuse not to apply for this scholarship. To find out more, visit the myUsearch scholarship page.
