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20 Scholarships from brand names that want to help you pay for college: Coca-Cola Scholarship, Dr. Pepper Scholarship, Dell Top Tech Scholarship and more!

19 September 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

At Going Merry, we’ve got plenty of well-known scholarship opportunities for your scholarship search, including sponsorships sponsored by brand names you know and love. Check out these 20 corporate scholarships you need to know about –, the Coca-Cola Scholarship, Taco Bell Scholarship, GoPro Scholarship, Motorola Scholarship, and more! 1.

A counselor’s guide to making the most of Going Merry: 4 tips for student scholarship success

18 September 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

More than 5000 high school counselors across the U.S. use Going Merry. Recently, we reached out to some of the most successful counselors–ones who’ve helped many scholarship student winners. We asked them for their top tips. How can Going Merry help your students win more scholarships and save you time? …

Our new “College Scholarships” section lists universities’ own financial aid packages, tailored to you.

13 September 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, College Apps, Financial Aid, General College, GM Features

Where we came from For two years, we’ve built a platform to allow students, counselors, and parents an easy way to find scholarships they’re eligible for, filter through the noise, and apply to their favorites—all right from our platform. Now, over 200,000 students across 10,000 high schools use Going Merry.

What’s a winning scholarship essay look like? Actually, it’s a winning scholarship video.

13 September 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships, Success Story

More and more scholarships (like this Motorola Milestone one) allow you to submit short videos instead of personal essays. Check out the winning entry from Violetta Spinazzola, about her best friend Jess: We asked Violetta about…

Arcadia High School Case Study: How Counselors Can Use Going Merry Effectively For Their Students

19 August 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

With about 3,500 students, counselors at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California were overwhelmed by their scholarship program. On top of their usual responsibilities, counselors at AHS were attempting to manage over 25 scholarships, totaling more than $25,000, which was a time consuming and complex process. Previously, students were…

Going Merry’s Washington Scholarships

9 August 2019

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

Thinking about how to afford college? Scholarships are a common form of support for education and many small local scholarships go unclaimed each year. At Going Merry we bring local and statewide scholarships to you and let you fill out your applications all in one place! Make sure to take…

Going Merry’s Pennsylvania Scholarships

8 August 2019

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

The US supports education on all levels of community, stretching from national initiatives down to your neighborhood programs. Scholarships range from nationwide offerings to state, county, or even school specific scholarships. At Going Merry, we bring local and statewide scholarships to you and let you fill out your applications all…

Going Merry’s Arizona Scholarships

7 August 2019

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

Thinking about how to afford college? Scholarships are a common form of support for education and many small local scholarships go unclaimed each year. At Going Merry, we bring local and statewide scholarships to you and let you fill out your applications all in one place! Check out the list…

Great Scholarships for Students in New York

26 July 2019

Categories: State-Specific Scholarships

New York is home to Cornell University, Columbia University, and many great SUNY and CUNY institutions. New York also hosts scholarship programs specifically made for residents in the Empire State. Take full advantage of scholarships your community has available to you as many small local scholarships go unclaimed each year.

The Only Financial Aid Guide You’ll Ever Need

1 July 2019

Categories: Financial Aid

This article was updated on July 1, 2019. Figuring out how to pay for college is often the most difficult part of the application process. Just as the need for a college education is rising, the cost of tuition is skyrocketing. Between 2003 and 2013 alone, the cost…

Everything You Need to Know About Work-Study Jobs in College

28 June 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

This post was updated on June 28, 2019 Every possible option should be considered when organizing college funds. At Going Merry you can look at the different ways you are paying for college using our…

9 Diverse Study Abroad Scholarships

26 June 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Who doesn’t want to go see the world? Traveling can be a great learning experience and fun getaway, especially when it is a study abroad opportunity. If you ever wanted to jump at the opportunity to study abroad, you may have given the chance a second thought after seeing the…

8 Amazing Merit-Based Scholarships

21 June 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Are you someone who puts your all into your interests? Then, your passion probably helped you do exceptional work! Whether you like arts, athletics, or academics, merit-based scholarships could be for you. These are scholarships that award talents and achievement, for example playing in your school’s orchestra or participating in…

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter

17 June 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter? A Scholarship FAQ Congratulations! You won that scholarship you applied for! You receive the notice that you indeed are the recipient of the scholarship, and see you are required to write a thank you letter. You might not have expected…

A Helpful Guide to Local Scholarships

14 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

National scholarships can be pretty competitive. There are so many people applying from all over the US. This adds stress to an already difficult situation, when all you want to do is secure funds for school. The good news is “you don’t need to stress.” That’s because of local scholarships.

11 Niche Scholarships for Distinctive Interests

14 May 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Not everyone is set on becoming a lawyer, a doctor, or one of the other more “traditional” careers. In fact, now more than ever, students are considering a large variety of careers. There are just so many options, after all. Finding scholarships for these more niche careers can be…

12 Phenomenal STEM Scholarships to Support Your Education

14 May 2019

Categories: Scholarship Lists

There are many interesting jobs in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) field. This includes careers in health, environment, and more! Studying STEM majors ends up with pricier tuition. As if college was not expensive already. Luckily, there are tons of scholarship opportunities available. We have a great list…

How Do Scholarships Work? A Scholarship FAQ

2 May 2019

Categories: Applying to Scholarships

You might hear a lot about scholarships, but have you ever wanted more information? If you are just getting started in your scholarship search, scholarships are like that distant cousin you always hear about, but never met. Those scholarships you hear so much about are a gift aid used as…

Your One-Stop Shop for Scholarships

20 Scholarships from brand names that want to help you pay for college: Coca-Cola Scholarship, Dr. Pepper Scholarship, Dell Top Tech Scholarship and more!

A counselor’s guide to making the most of Going Merry: 4 tips for student scholarship success

Our new “College Scholarships” section lists universities’ own financial aid packages, tailored to you.

What’s a winning scholarship essay look like? Actually, it’s a winning scholarship video.

Arcadia High School Case Study: How Counselors Can Use Going Merry Effectively For Their Students

Going Merry’s Washington Scholarships

Going Merry’s Pennsylvania Scholarships

Going Merry’s Arizona Scholarships

Great Scholarships for Students in New York

The Only Financial Aid Guide You’ll Ever Need

Everything You Need to Know About Work-Study Jobs in College

9 Diverse Study Abroad Scholarships

8 Amazing Merit-Based Scholarships

What should I write in my Scholarship Thank You Letter

A Helpful Guide to Local Scholarships

11 Niche Scholarships for Distinctive Interests

12 Phenomenal STEM Scholarships to Support Your Education

How Do Scholarships Work? A Scholarship FAQ

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