EXCITING NEWS! The 2026 versions of the How to Win College Scholarships ebooks are now available!
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Courage to Grow College Scholarship
The Courage to Grow College Scholarship has a very short essay requirement!
If you are looking for a quick and easy scholarship application, here it is!
This is a $1000 (remember, the smaller awards DO ADD UP) scholarship that has a VERY short application with an essay of only 250 words or less.
It is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Courage to Grow Scholarship essay prompt:
“Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship.”
(Note: Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are essential.)
Check it out and write that short essay! Use the winning tips here to learn how to write an amazing scholarship essay that gets the attention of the judges.
COURAGE TO GROW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
What are parents saying about the How to Win College Scholarships ebooks? THIS! ⬇️
“My son accepted a scholarship tonight from the local Rotary Club. He was one of 4 students receiving a scholarship. (A $2,000 scholarship renewable for 4 years for a total of $8,000)
Open to High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! APPLY NOW HERE
The announcer commented to the crowd that my son’s scholarship application was the “neatest” package he had ever seen in his 20 years of heading the scholarship committee. While my son had a good essay, and achievements to report, it was obvious that the presentation of the materials made a positive impact.
Thank you, Monica Matthews, of How to Win College Scholarships, for the great advice and tips! The small investment I made in buying her ebook truly helped. This is the 4th scholarship my son has won and they all add up! I post this information to encourage parents that scholarships are available and if you are going to apply, apply smart!” S.M. Facebook Fan and Proud Texas Parent
Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own son win over $100,000 in college scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. She truly has “been there, done that” in regard to helping parents and students navigate the scholarship process.
Her method of helping students in finding college scholarships, writing unique and compelling scholarship essays, creating amazing scholarship application packets, and more have taught desperate parents to help their own students win thousands of scholarship dollars. She teaches them how to apply S.M.A.R.T. with outstanding results.
Monica’s scholarship tips have been featured on many prominent websites, and she has been dubbed the “Go-To” expert on college scholarships.
