Scholarship Starter Kit (Online Edition)

$59.95

Don’t know how to begin your scholarship hunt? Want to track down scholarships on the Internet? Need a written application that really stands out? You have two options: Sit and wait until someone hands you $90,000 in college cash, or take action now and get your copy of Ben Kaplan’s groundbreaking Scholarship Starter Kit.

Designed for busy students and families who want results fast, this one-hour video workshop--plus electronic seminar notes, sample winning essays, introductory worksheet templates, and starter scholarship directory--provides powerful motivation and proven tools to launch your college cash quest.

Want to avoid wasting countless hours doing a task you could have done in minutes? This guide will streamline your efforts, enhancing both your efficiency and effectiveness.

Want to motivate even the laziest student to pursue scholarships? Let this guide work its magic!

Whether you are in high school, college, or returning back to school—or are even the parents of kids under age 14 who could benefit from an early start—The Scholarship Starter Kit is the perfect place to begin your winning scholarship quest!

Topics Covered: 

Subject matter covered in this guide includes:

  • Exploding Scholarship Myths: Explore the biggest misconceptions about college scholarships, including why the range of interests and credentials recognized by scholarship providers is broader than you think.
     
  • Who Can Win Scholarships: Discover the wealth of awards open to students of all different ages--including high school, college, graduate, and adult returning students.
     
  • Ask the Coach: Uncover answers to the most commonly asked scholarship questions, including insights on taxes, entry fees, deadlines, and more.
     
  • Award Eligibility Criteria: Get straight talk about how applicant targeting creates award opportunities based on geographic region, group membership, talents and hobbies, and even the affiliations of other family members.
     
  • Scholarship Search Secrets: Discover how to tap into school and community resources, maximize search results when using Internet databases, and employ other strategies for "following the scholarship breadcrumb trail."
     
  • Developing a Winning Game Plan: Learn from the example of past scholarship winners as they reuse and recycle their written materials, bridge multiple applications with one essay, and "play the numbers game" to win.
     
  • Applications and Essays: Take a closer look at the components of a typical scholarship application and uncover the top four essay mistakes that you should never make.
     
  • Packaging Strategies: Make your written scholarship applications shine by painting a vivid self-portrait and polishing up your activity lists, recommendation letters, and additional sample material.
     
  • Staking Your Scholarship Claim: Ben reveals the secrets of success--from the common link among all scholarship winners to how the process can help you grow as a person and ultimately transform your life.
Product Format: 

You'll get instant online access to this product once you order. Here's how it works: Once you order, you'll see new navigation links to the kit in the left-hand navigation menu (visible when you are logged in). You'll be able to access the kit whenever you want and your access never expires!

Sample Worksheets: 
Sample Wining Essay Library
Starter Scholarship Directory
Introductory Worksheet Templates
Special Features: 

The Scholarship Starter Kit now comes with a variety of enhanced features:

  • Electronic Workshop Notes: Print out complete seminar notes to make sure that you don't miss a single tip.
     
  • Introductory Worksheet Templates: Use these helpful sheets that you can print right away to help you search for scholarships, keep track of your most compelling activities and achievements, and brainstorm ideas for essays.
     
  • Sample Winning Essay Library: Read actual winning scholarship essays to get a deeper understanding of what it takes to win.
     
  • Starter Scholarship Directory: Get insider insights into the nation's Top 20 Scholarship Programs--important scholarship awards that are open to a wide range of students and should be near the top of any student's scholarship search list.
Product Reviews: 

Al B. (Student) - New York, NY

“After attending your presentation, I was finally inspired and motivated to apply for scholarships. I have received a dozen scholarships so far.... In fact, I’ve won enough that my first year at NYU will be free of charge. I wrote this letter to thank you personally for all that your advice has meant to me.”

Billie W. (Parent) - Wheeling, WV

"The first scholarship source to which my daughter applied netted $2,500… a great return on the investment!"

Deb E. (Parent) - Columbia, SC

"My son won $143,000 in scholarships and grants after applying your tips and suggestions. Your sample essays were especially helpful. Most of all, you encouraged my son to apply for scholarships even when he had no hope of winning. Amazingly, he did win!"

Mason T. (Student) - Houston, TX

"My freshman year of high school was very dismal for me.  I had been in a state of depression where I wouldn't put any effort into my school work and social life.... I was so inspired and motivated by Ben that when I returned to school I was a changed man.  Now I am successfully making straight As in all of my honors courses.  Also, I am back in Student Council and am forming my own astrophysics club.  I can honestly say that Ben Kaplan is my true hero and without his inspiration and motivation, I wouldn't be where I am now."

National Association of Secondary School Principals

“If you want to win scholarship money, then go with a winner… Ben speaks directly to students in their language, with practical tips and interesting insights into the winning attitude.”

--Rocco Marano, Director of Student Activities

Rebecca C. (Student) - San Diego, CA

"I have received over $35,000 in scholarships… I will be the first person in my entire family to attend a university and your guidance has truly been a stepping stone."

U.S. Senator John F. Kerry (Massachusetts)

"Anyone seeking higher education in America, young and old, should entertain Ben Kaplan's advice, not only for financial reasons, but to also share in the greater lesson he has to offer--anything is possible if you put your mind to it."

List Price: $59.95