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Evan
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What is the easiest way to earn the most money possible from scholarships?
I am a senior and I don't know the most efficient way that is worth the time.
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Dr H
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Hey Evan! Honestly, solid question — and I get it.
the easiest way to make the most money from scholarships is to apply smart, not just hard. That means:
Start local — your school, community groups, even your parents’ jobs. These usually have way less competition, which = better odds.
Most scholarships ask similar questions (your story, goals, challenges). Write 1-2 strong base essays and tweak them. That saves time and helps you sound more polished.
I was suggested some platforms which may be helpful so you can totally check them out as well: – Bold.org (this has no GPA filter, lots of unique options)
– Fastweb
– and Going Merry – this one auto-fills a lot of stuff to save time.
The truth is, scholarships don’t just go to geniuses or athletes. They go to people who show up and apply — consistently. Some even go unclaimed because no one applies (especially niche ones like being left-handed or studying something random).
So yeah, it’s not instant, but if you treat it like a job for a few weeks? You could literally earn a few thousand dollars. That's more than most part-time gigs for the hours you’d put in.
You got this 🙌 Feel free to reach out, hope got you right and this hits a spot.
the easiest way to make the most money from scholarships is to apply smart, not just hard. That means:
Start local — your school, community groups, even your parents’ jobs. These usually have way less competition, which = better odds.
Most scholarships ask similar questions (your story, goals, challenges). Write 1-2 strong base essays and tweak them. That saves time and helps you sound more polished.
I was suggested some platforms which may be helpful so you can totally check them out as well: – Bold.org (this has no GPA filter, lots of unique options)
– Fastweb
– and Going Merry – this one auto-fills a lot of stuff to save time.
The truth is, scholarships don’t just go to geniuses or athletes. They go to people who show up and apply — consistently. Some even go unclaimed because no one applies (especially niche ones like being left-handed or studying something random).
So yeah, it’s not instant, but if you treat it like a job for a few weeks? You could literally earn a few thousand dollars. That's more than most part-time gigs for the hours you’d put in.
You got this 🙌 Feel free to reach out, hope got you right and this hits a spot.