The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

This week I'm joined by John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, the sponsor of the Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship, to discuss the the young man this scholarship honors and the things they are looking for in an application. ------- I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren’t graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether. From my perspective, gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it’s also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his future plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans. Whether your child is in high school or college, if they are unclear about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than to look into the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. To learn more, go to http://www.FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors ------- Click here to listen to the interview with my Class of 2024 $100,000+ Scholarship Winner, Talon and his mom: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/blog/fcded83f-265c-45cd-95de-8322043c390c ------- Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024. ------- Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: MoolahSPOT Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/yet-another-why-do-you-deserve-to?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Clubs of America Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-clubs-of-america-scholarship-38b?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Hometown Pride Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-hometown-pridescholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Who Inspires You Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-who-inspires-you-scholarship-7c9?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/sams-legacy-fighting-to-end-drunk?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Sallie Mae Weekend Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/weekend

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: $1000 Mrs. Prindables Future Educator Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580611?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Capital Auto Auction Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580905?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581187?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Achieve Today Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581568?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 RealtyHop Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581687?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Appily College Prep Scholarship: http://tracking.appily.com/aff_c?offer_id=201&aff_id=2202 This week I'm joined by Donna Vitek, a State of Florida certified teacher with a Master’s in History Education. She enjoys teaching and challenging students to think outside the box. As a parent and home educator, she saw the need for the social sciences to be taught in a way that interests kids. She also saw a need for personalized History and Civics education. In our conversation, Donna shares: How ‘Social Studies’ is defined, and what subjects that includes. Ideas for how to get students more interested in Social Studies. Why students need to learn Social Studies, regardless of their career focus. What careers are open to students who study Social Studies. To connect with this week's guest, Donna Vitek from Liberty Tutors, go to www.LibertyTutors.net. And, as a Scholarship GPS listener, you can save 10% off the programs at Liberty Tutors when you use discount code Dave10! Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: Courage to Grow: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577473?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Unigo Flavor of the Month: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577712?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Platt Family Essay Contest: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145578042?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145546924?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145579386?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled This week I am joined by Alex McKercher. Alex is the Founder of Career Pursuit. His vision is to see Millennials and Gen Z find purpose and financial prosperity through rewarding careers, ultimately enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and make a meaningful impact on the world. Career Pursuit does this by equipping its clients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate today's job market successfully, leading to a rewarding career. In our conversation, Alex shares his views on: The overall job outlook for current students and recent grads. How job applicants need to present themselves to land a job (which also works for scholarships, as well!). The careers and college majors that will be in demand over the next 5-10 years. Why going to college to “find your passion” is no longer practical. To connect with this week's guest, Alex McKercher from Career Pursuit, go to CareerPursuit.net or on LinkedIn. Alex stressed the importance of knowing your passion and career path. If your student is unsure of their path, check out the fantastic programs offered by Flourish Coaching. Having college major and career clarity will not only help with college admissions and future job prospects, but it’s also a key part of scholarship success. Go to FlourishCoachinCo.com/NoDebtMajors to learn more. If you are interested in a CapitalOne Student Credit Card, please use this link. (In full disclosure, by using the previous link, I will earn a referral bonus if you or your student is approved for a CapitalOne credit card. Your identity and information are NOT shared with me.) If you or your student are struggling with debt, check out Kelly Sjostrom's fantastic program, and use discount code DAVE24 to save 15%: https://kellysjostrom.com/courseditchdebt Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 20 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.

Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code COURAGE at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code COURAGE expires on July 15, 2024, at Noon Eastern. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com to get started. Scholarship GPS Students get access to my lesson on how to write "Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship?" essays, which can be used in this week's featured scholarship, The Gen & Kelly Tanabe Scholarship! Plus, Scholarship GPS Students get to hear my EXCLUSIVE interview with the 2023 Voice of Democracy Contest winner, Sophia Lin, a high school junior from Arizona. Sophia shares her advice for students entering the 2024 Voice of Democracy competition. Learn more about this week's featured scholarships: Gen & Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145547750?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Minecraft Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145548151?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship: https://www.davidmckenzielawfirm.com/teen-drinking-and-driving-prevention-psa-scholarship/ $35,000 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145575085?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled VFW Patriot's Pen Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577069?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled SoFi Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145548935?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship: https://tracking.scholarshipowl.com/aff_c?offer_id=24&aff_id=1832&url_id=202

This week's featured scholarships: BK Law Group Strong Work Ethic Scholarship: https://bk-lawgroup.com/2024-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/ Busald Funk Zevely PSC Underdog Scholarship: https://bfzlaw.com/2024-underdog-scholarship/ J. Ryan Brown Law Fight for Freedom Scholarship: https://jryanbrownlaw.com/2024-fight-for-freedom-scholarship/ Franchise.Law Entrepreneur Scholarship: https://franchise.law/2024-franchise-law-entrepreneur-scholarship/ Fredson Statmore Bitterman Share the Road Scholarship: https://fredsonstatmore.com/2024-share-the-road-scholarship/ Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires soon. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com to get started today!

Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145547168?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $37! Simply use coupon code JUNE2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code JUNE2024 expires tonight at 11:30pm Eastern time.

Danny Kofke worked as a school teacher for 18 years; he has written several personal finance books, including A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids about Money Pre-K Through College for Lifelong Success. Danny has appeared on numerous national television shows, including Fox & Friends, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club, and MSNBC Live. Danny has been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Huff Post, and Money Magazine. Danny is one of my colleagues at Mentoro, where he serves as a Motivational Mentor. In our conversation, Danny shares his views on: How to lead young people to be better money managers and achieve financial success, and how social media can make that harder. How to help young people understand the value of work, budgeting, and long-term goals, and how your actions as a parent speak louder than words. Whether teens can truly understand the impact of student loans and how to have conversations about debt. Whether teens and college students should have credit cards. And much more… To connect with Danny, go to MyMentoro.com and check out Danny’s podcast, Run With The Bulls. Danny mentioned that, unlike when he and I were in college, students today need to be much more clear about their major and future career plans, and at a much younger age. If your student is unsure of their path, check out the fantastic programs offered by Flourish Coaching. Having college major and career clarity will not only help with college admissions, but it’s a key part of scholarship success. Go to FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors to learn more. Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don’t know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $37! Simply use coupon code June2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don’t delay; coupon code TALON expires tomorrow (6/30/24) at 11:30pm Eastern Time.

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