Student Mental Health: Tips from A Local Expert

If you follow our student and scholarship news, you’ve already heard that the pandemic had a dramatic effect on student mental health in America. While all youth felt the impacts, many experts say high school and post-secondary students experienced the worst.  

Looking back, the transition to remote learning, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding academic and …

How to Write Strong Responses for the Insight Resume

The Insight Resume is a critical part of our scholarship applications. Each year, the responses we receive help tell the stories of thousands of incredible students. What does “incredible student” mean to you though? Many imagine a straight-A student, an accomplished athlete, a talented artist or an avid volunteer. These are all commendable accomplishments, but …

National Scholarship Month: Celebrating Local Achievements

November marks National Scholarship Month, a time to reflect on the incredible impact scholarships have on students’ lives. Every award improves postsecondary attendance and completion for students across the board. So truly, this month is a celebration of access and opportunity. While the awareness is national in scope, our focus remains on the extraordinary achievements …

Students Succeed During COVID-19 With Self-Care and Supports

Students have so much talent, and this year they’ve added self-care and support to their long list of skills in order to succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Within a month of the first reported cases in Washington state, nearly all postsecondary education was virtual. Amazingly, most students successfully continued pursuing their academic goals despite the shifting landscape of COVID-19. Now, …