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By:Dr. Christie MurrayTrusted Scholarship ExpertI WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME! Ten Successful Scholarship StrategieseBookDo Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Not for retail sales. For personal use only.

Hello scholars and parents! Thank you for your interest inthis eBook! I am super excited to help you along yourscholarship journey and more. My name is Dr. Christie Murray and I want to share thiseBook to introduce you to some of the proven scholarshipstrategies that worked for me, my family, and clients.These strategies can work for you too! My published college planning and funding books,workbook templates, and other resources have helpedthousands of scholars get accepted into college, findscholarships, and graduate debt-free! To get the most out of this eBook, I want to challenge youto take these strategies serious and be willing to work hardfor the scholarship success you desire. Note: Terms, conditions, eligibility, and scholarship amounts aresubject to each respective scholarship provider.See you on the next page!- ChristieYour Trusted College Admissions and Funding ExpertPage 2Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Before you dive into this eBook. I want to chat withyou about planning for your future. What are yourcareer and/or college plans? How will your fund yourcareer/educational pursuits? Planning for your future and how you may fund yourcareer or education should not be an afterthought! Whether you are considering a career change, militaryservice, vocation/trade school, community college,four-year college, or graduate school, there arescholarships (free money or gift aid) available to help. Don’t let the high cost of education halt your education and career goals. In 2020, the average borrower owed$38K in student loans. This does not have to be yourreality! Leverage the scholarship strategies in this eBook tohelp you get scholarships for your education! Getting StartedPage 3

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 12Myth: You must have a high grade point averageor high test scores to get awarded scholarships. Truth: There are so many different types ofscholarships out there. Please do not think that onlyscholars with extremely high academic performancecan get a scholarship. I have helped so manystudents with varying academic performance getawarded scholarships based on different attributesthat makes them unique.Myth: Scholarships are only available for highschool students. Truth: There are scholarships out there for all kindsof learners and continuing college students. I havehelped scholars find scholarships for vocational/tradeschools, community colleges, four-year colleges, andgraduate schools. Whatever learning goals you havethere are scholarships for you. You just have to findthem! The strategies in this eBook will work for you! COMMONSCHOLARSHIPBefore you start searching and applying forscholarships, I want to dispel two common scholarshipmyths that might discourage you from applying.Page 4

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 According to Forbes, about $100 million in scholarshipfunds went unclaimed in 2021. How is this possiblewhen there are so many scholars in financial need?This presents a unique opportunity for you to keeplooking for scholarships because there is MONEY OUTTHERE! So, unless you are allergic to free money, getto work applying for scholarships until you have your education funded! Let's put my ten successful scholarship strategies towork for you! These scholarship strategies areexcerpts from my college planning and funding booksand workbooks. If you find the strategies in this eBookhelpful, consider purchasing my books and workbooksfor even more successful insights! ORDER HERETEN SCHOLARSHIPSTRATEGIESPage 5

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 STRATEGY 1 Don’t Rely Just on College orUniversity Merit-based/Academic-BasedScholarships Regardless of how high your grade point average (GPA)or test scores are, do not rely just on college oruniversity merit-based or academic-based scholarshipsto fully fund your education. Making the assumptionthat a college or university will offer enoughscholarship funding may lead to disappointment andpanic.Some colleges and universities offer great scholarshipopportunities. Make sure you still take the SAT and/orACT test for merit-based scholarships even if a collegemakes these tests "optional"for admissions. While some scholars may receive full scholarships, thismay not be the case for others. Some students withstrong GPAs and test scores are disappointed becausethey did not receive enough college scholarships andthey failed to apply for external scholarships. Don’tmake this mistake! Apply for ALL types of scholarships from varioussources until you get your funding needs met. College or University$$$Page 6

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 STRATEGY 2 Put In the Work!Each year, scholarship funding goes unclaimedbecause students do not rigorously seek out or applyfor scholarships. You are 100% guaranteed to miss outon scholarships that you never applied for. Scholarships are great opportunities to finance youreducation without paying out of pocket or incurringstudent loan debt. To achieve this you MUST put in thework! No one else can do it better than you canbecause you know your unique situation. My goal is to help students and families increase theirodds of successfully getting awarded scholarships,money they do not have to pay back! Page 7 Scholarships do not apply for themselves. You must bewilling to put in the work and effort to make it happen. SACRIFICE TIME NOW OR SACRIFICE MONEY LATER!

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 They are organized and prepared. They outline their tasks and deadlines. They use their time wisely. Their documents are accessible (transcripts, So many students try to “wing it” instead of puttingtogether a deliberate and intentional plan. Having ascholarship plan significantly improves your level ofsuccess. Scholars who successfully get awarded scholarshipshave certain characteristics in common: 1.2.3.4. acceptance/enrollment letters, test scores). 5. They prioritize their efforts and execute.You will find that you will be effective and efficient and you will spend less time stressing and spinning yourwheels. You do not have to start from scratch, use the CollegeFunding/Scholarship Plan in my book and workbook,"College Funding Strategies I Wish Someone Had ToldMe.”STRATEGY 3 Develop and Execute Your Scholarship PlanThere is no magic trick to applying for and gettingawarded scholarships. The best way to positionyourself is to develop and execute a simple buteffective scholarship plan.Page 8

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 STRATEGY 4 Search for Scholarships Everywhere! Colleges and universitiesMilitary ROTC Businesses/corporationsProfessional associations (related to your major)Religious organizationsNon-profit organizationsFraternities and sororitiesCivic or social organizationsCollege alumni associationsEmployersI hear scholars and parents frequently say that theycannot “FIND” scholarships. Yet, when I ask, "wherehave you looked?," I get a blank stare. The problem is that no one wants to commit the timeand effort to search for scholarships in creative ways.Google can be a great scholarship search resource!There are different types of scholarships from varioussources. Do not limit the type of scholarship sourcesyou search for. Here are some common scholarship sources:Page 9

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 https://accessscholarships.comhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarshipswww.cappex.comwww.chegg.comwww.dosomething.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.niche.comhttps://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspxwww.studentscholarshipsearch.comwww.scholarshipPoints.comwww.scholarshipamerica.orgwww.scholly.comwww.unigo.comUse scholarship search sites to help you expedientlyfind targeted scholarships. These sites have largedatabases with matching tools to help you findscholarships based on your background,achievements, field of study, athletic interests, skills,goals, extracurricular activities, community service,talents, hobbies, and other interests. Many of these sites will require you to create anaccount and build a profile based on yourbackground. Here is a list of some scholarship search sites to getyou started (but there are many others, Google them):STRATEGY 4 Search for Scholarships Everywhere! Page 10

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Leverage what makes you different. Your uniquenesscan help you get scholarships! One of the mostundervalued scholarship aspects is when scholars failto sit down and really think about what makes themunique. For example, did you know there arescholarships for vegetarians? Start brainstorming and make a list of what makes youdifferent. As you brainstorm, leverage your strengths and perceived weaknesses and look for scholarships inthose areas. Also, ask others who know you well whatmakes you unique. By specifying your uniqueness, you can:Target scholarships that match your uniqueness. Write more compelling essays & personal statements.Differentiate yourself from other scholarshipapplicants.STRATEGY 5 Leverage What Makes You UniquePage 11

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Academic performanceFinancial needLow incomeDeceased parent Underrepresented in certain majorsCareer or majorGenderRaceEthnicityFirst generation studentInternational AbilitiesDisabilities (physical or learning)Honors/AchievementsMembershipsAthletics/SportsExtracurricular clubs/activitiesProfessional affiliations and membershipsTalents, skills, and abilitiesInterestsHobbiesHere are examples of areas of uniqueness:STRATEGY 5 Leverage What Makes You UniquePage 12

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Don’t think that there are only certain times of the yearto apply for scholarships. There are scholarships thatcan be applied for all year long! You just have to lookfor them!Unless you have all the funding you need to fund youreducational pursuits, you should be applying forscholarships frequently. When scholars ask when they should stop applying forscholarships, I say apply for scholarships until yougraduate or complete your specific program. Set aside time each week to apply for scholarships.Make a goal to apply for a certain number ofscholarships each week until their funding is covered. STRATEGY 6 Apply Frequently for ScholarshipsPage 13

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Your goal should be to apply for all types ofscholarships. There are well-known scholarships andnational scholarships that students are very familiarwith. Therefore, these popular scholarships get a lot ofapplicants. That is why applying for local scholarships can be a difference maker. Local scholarships are hidden gems because they areoften overlooked and have small applicant pools. Thismeans you have greater odds of getting awardedthese types of scholarships when you apply and meetthe eligibility requirements. Many local scholarship providers want to targetstudents in their local communities, like you. Local scholarship providers in your community couldbe religious organizations, local government entities,non-profit organizations, businesses, civicorganizations, social organizations, etc. Surprisingly, very few students seek out localscholarships because they do not know they exist orhow to find them. School counselors are a great scholarship sourcewhen looking for local opportunities. Many schoolsshare local scholarships on their school website or byemail to parents and students.STRATEGY 7 Don't Overlook Local ScholarshipsPage 14

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 As you research and apply for scholarships that are agood fit for you, keep a list of the scholarships you maybe eligible for and track your progress. List the scholarships by the applications with thenearest due date to those with the furthest due date.This will help you manage your time better andprioritize how you will apply for scholarships. You should document key information on eachscholarship including the website link, eligibilityrequirements, due date, scholarship award amounts,required documents, and more. Use a ScholarshipTracking Spreadsheet and update it as you add newscholarships, complete scholarship applications, andreceive decisions on scholarships. You can create your own tracking template or saveyourself a lot of time and energy by using theScholarship Tracking Spreadsheet Template from myworkbook, “College Funding Strategies I Wish SomeoneHad Told Me.” STRATEGY 8 Track Your Scholarship ProgressPage 15

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Some scholarships require an essay as part of thescholarship application and others do not. Whilewriting essays requires energy and effort, essays canbe an important differentiator for scholarshipselection or award, especially when test scores may beoptional or not required. For some students, one of the most dreaded parts ofcompleting scholarship applications is writing essays.Countless scholars miss out on great scholarshipopportunities because they do not want to writeessays. Scholarship requirements may have similar essaytopics. You may be asked to write an essay ondifferent topics such as leadership, communityservice, overcoming a challenge, communityservice, making a difference, innovation, why youchoose your major, or a different topic. SAVE all essays and repurpose the content so thatyou can reuse it as needed. STRATEGY 9 Embrace the Essays Page 16

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Here are some great essay writing tips:Always follow the essay instructions and never go overthe word count. Make sure your essay has an Introduction, Body, andConclusion. Have a minimum of three distinct pointsand expand on each point in it's own paragraph. Be authentic and compelling in your writing and tellyour unique story. No one else can tell your story.Be sure to share how you plan to make a difference inyour community, the world, or society. Check your grammar and spelling. Then, get someone you trust to proofread your essay before submitting it.Never submit essays that have not been proofread. Check out my book, “College Funding Strategies I WishSomeone Had Told Me” for more valuable essay writingstrategies. STRATEGY 9 Embrace the Essays Page 17

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Scholars who are serious about finding scholarshipsmay need a support system. I would encourage you tojoin online scholarship groups to get additionalscholarship information and resources.Join my exclusive Scholarships for Scholars group onFacebook and Instagram. This is a great way to get yourspecific questions answered and get more personal access to me. I share information on scholarships,internships, and jobs, upcoming events in posts, videos,and live sessions.STRATEGY 10 Join Online Scholarship GroupsPage 18

Do Not Copy or Duplicate| Copyright Invest N Others LLC 2022 Still have questions or need college funding, financial aid,or scholarship assistance?Contact me, your trusted college admissions & fundingexpert for assistance.Contact Me Ready for the NEXT LEVEL?Order Books and Workbooks HerePage 19 One-on-one consultationsSpeaking engagements (seminars or webinars)Book and workbook resourcesand more!

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