123. 5 Steps for Applying to Scholarships – with Expert Dave Peterson

Episode 123

It’s a common misunderstanding that scholarships are only for graduating students headed right to college. But that’s not true at all.

In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, I talk with Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS. Dave is a scholarship expert who shares with us his awesome 5-step process for simplifying the scholarship application process and getting students the money they deserve.

Plus, Dave and I team up to offer students the coolest bundle ever!

⭐⭐Enroll in Dave’s Scholarship Summer Camp (6-week program starting in June) and get my Note-Taking Power System for free! Grab that here.

What You Learn:

  • Why summer is actually the best time to apply for scholarships (and it's not just for seniors)

  • The 5-step process that makes applying for scholarships (and winning them!) easier than you can imagine

  • What happens to scholarship money if your kid wins before they're ready for college

  • The #1 reason most scholarship applications get rejected before anyone even reads the essay

  • Why a strong GPA is not a requirement for winning — and what matters more

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About Dave Peterson

Dave is the Founder of Scholarship GPS,  an organization that guides students and their families on their scholarship journey to avoid student loan debt. Dave got into the world of scholarships by coaching his son to earn enough in scholarships that his entire college experience,  including tuition,  room,  board,  books,  and fees,  cost only $1500! Dave takes the lessons he learned by working with his son and helps families around the country find and earn scholarships.

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