Scholarships beget scholarships
There is a very good reason why I say, “Scholarships beget scholarships.” When I was the coordinator of a national undergraduate and...
When do scholarships start?
One of the questions I get most often is about when Canadian scholarships start. It’s a good question and one that is important to...
How to Work With Me in Grade 12 (Fall 2023)
Grade 12 is busy! It’s also the best time—ever! —for you to win scholarships. From August 2023 to February 2024, I will be working with...
When to start to prepare for scholarships
Here's the hard truth: by the time students come to work with me in grade 12, they've either "got it" or they don't. And if they don't,...
How to Choose Volunteer Work for Scholarships
If you’re serious about winning scholarships in grade 12, you’ll need to do some kind of volunteer work. Why? Because many scholarships...
Volunteering is not cancelled
I had an interesting conversation with a parent recently about their grade 11 child's experience with volunteering. In case you can...
Gift Ideas for Teens & Parents: Book & Magazine Suggestions
Looking for some holiday gift ideas for you and your teen? I'm usually looking for ones that will engage the brain and take us away from...
