Learn how to create scholarship applications that remove barriers and increase college access for students from all backgrounds. This guide covers essential strategies for designing inclusive, efficient, and effective application processes that promote success and equitable opportunities.

Learn how to award scholarships using 529 plans and the benefits they offer both scholarship providers and students. This guide answers common questions about 529 plans and provides essential tips for integrating them into your scholarship program.

Thinking of starting a scholarship? This guide walks you through each step, from defining your scholarship’s purpose to setting up a sustainable framework.

Retaining skilled scholarship program staff is essential for high-quality student support, strong donor relationships, and overall program success. Discover five proactive strategies to create a more stable, engaged team that will support your scholarship program’s long-term goals.

Discover how scholarship providers can ethically leverage AI to enhance application processes, support student success, and foster transparency. Explore actionable strategies for integrating AI into your scholarship programs.

Discover key insights from NSPA 2024 that are revolutionizing how scholarship providers support students. Learn actionable strategies to address barriers, redefine priorities, and leverage AI, all while keeping students at the heart of your scholarship programs.

Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires can disrupt students' educations. Scholarship providers play a crucial role in ensuring that affected students can continue their academic journeys.

Discover how scholarship providers can create lasting impact and streamline program sustainability. Learn key strategies for improving student support, measuring success, and simplifying processes to run an efficient scholarship program.

Discover the top five common mistakes scholarship providers make with donors and learn how to build stronger, more effective partnerships. Improve your scholarship program's impact by focusing on donor engagement, clear communication, and shared goals.

Learn how to protect and support identity-based scholarships, such as race-based, gender-based, and first-generation scholarships. Discover strategies to advocate for these vital programs and ensure they remain accessible to students who need them most.

Discover the essential elements that make a scholarship truly exceptional. Assess your own opportunities to ensure that they have impact on students.

Struggling to manage your scholarship program effectively? The Students First Consulting team offers personalized support, proven strategies, and tailored solutions to help. Learn what it's like to work with us.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by scholarship administration? Join Scholarships 101 and gain the essential knowledge, skills, and support you need to excel. Learn more and enroll today!

Unsure how outside scholarships affect your financial aid? Learn about scholarship displacement and how to maximize your college funding. This guide includes actionable tips for students and families!

Scholarship awards can unexpectedly decrease student financial aid due to displacement. This guide equips professionals with strategies and solutions to empower students and maximize the impact of scholarships.

Life can get in the way for anyone. Learn how to manage student leave requests while ensuring continued support for your scholarship recipients. Explore best practices for flexible leave policies, tracking systems, and clear communication.

Want to create a scholarship that truly helps students? This guide outlines a proven process for designing and launching a scholarship program focused on student needs. Learn how to set goals, involve students, and create a program that empowers future generations.

Want to make your scholarship selection process even more impactful? Discover innovative tips used by real scholarship providers to boost engagement, make informed decisions, and create a rewarding experience for everyone involved.

Learn how to build a strong volunteer community to ensure a high-quality scholarship selection process. Engaged volunteers lead to better decisions and a stronger donor base.

A recent Supreme Court ruling is limiting race-based scholarships at public universities. This hurts diversity, but opens a powerful door for private scholarship providers to champion equal access for students of color.