Eleanna Garcia, Author at Going Merry

Counselors: Why You Should List Your Local Scholarships on Going Merry

LAST UPDATED Jul 16, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Counselor

Going Merry is a free scholarship-matching platform. We make it easier for students to find and apply for scholarships and simpler for scholarship providers to create and manage them. Going Merry also provides financial aid resources for students, parents, and counselors. Our mission is to give every student truly equal access to life-changing education.

27 National Scholarships for High School Seniors in 2024

LAST UPDATED Jul 9, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

Campus tours, college applications, financial aid award letters, work-study, student loans. There’s so much to think about before you graduate and prep for your new journey as a college student. It can be hard to find time to search for and apply for scholarships. Let Going Merry do the heavy lifting for you! You’ve likely heard us emphasize the importance of applying for local scholarships but there are many big-name foundations and companies you’ve also heard of that award students hundreds and thousands of dollars every year.

Medical Scholarships for Graduate Students in 2024 🩺

LAST UPDATED Jun 6, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

Congratulations on finishing your pre-med studies! Continuing your education isn’t always easy, especially when cost is a factor. You’ve come this far – let Going Merry help you find additional funds for school. Check out the list of medical scholarships for graduate students below!

Scholarships for Pre-Med Students in 2024 🩺

LAST UPDATED May 30, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Scholarship Lists

Medical and healthcare students know all too well that the study of health and healing comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re a high school senior or current undergrad getting ready to dedicate yourself to this career, don’t let the potential cost of a degree in the healthcare industry deter you – we have good news! First, students pursuing a career in the healthcare field can also look forward to a lot of employment opportunities upon graduation. And second, there are many scholarships for pre-med students to help you along the way. Check out the list below to get started!

Scholarship Winner Spotlight: Chloë Divers

LAST UPDATED May 28, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Scholarship Essays, Success Story

A common essay prompt asks students how they’ve contributed to their community. Chloë Divers emphasized her community involvement and won the Mimi Soltysik Memorial Scholarship in October 2023. Chloë won $500 🥳! Check out Chloë’s winning essay and her scholarship tips for other students.

Meet Going Merry Scholarship Winner Emma Evey

LAST UPDATED May 28, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Success Story

Going Merry is happy to announce that Emma Evey won the Going Merry School/Skills Info – Profile Completeness Scholarship in August 2023. Emma won $500! Emma plans to become a registered nurse before continuing her education as a nurse practitioner. See what Emma has to say about Going Merry.

15 Summer Scholarships for Nursing Students 🧑‍⚕

LAST UPDATED May 28, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Lists

Good news for nursing students: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for registered nurses is expected to grow by 6% between 2022 and 2032. Whether you’re just starting school or you’re continuing your educational journey, know there are many scholarships for nursing students. Apply for these scholarships to help pay for your nursing degree!

Scholarship Winner Zachary Ocegueda’s Words of Advice

LAST UPDATED May 28, 2024

Eleanna Garcia

Categories: Scholarship Essays, Success Story

Zachary won a $250 local scholarship – the Houghton Kearney Elementary Alumni Scholarship – in the summer of 2023. Local scholarships are fantastic opportunities to win multiple, smaller scholarships for college. We asked Zachary to share his own scholarship experience with us.