Scholarship Blueprint: Step-By-Step Guide on How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

By Alexis Lenderman and Justin Black

There are billions of dollars of unused financial aid each year simply because students do not know how to access it. That's even more concerning when the average high school student receives less than an hour of academic advising, including which colleges to apply for and how much aid is available.

Alexis Lenderman and Justin Black have used their experiences in foster care and in college to develop this book and an online course to walk students through how to successfully find and apply for scholarships.

Together, they've earned over $340,000 in scholarships completed study abroad programs in 13 different countries including South Africa, Hong Kong, Ecuador, Italy, and more.

In this book, you’ll learn:

How to find and apply for scholarships

Different forms of aid available

Expert tips and advice throughout

The habits and mindset of a scholarship winner  

At The Scholarship Expert, we are committed to equipping students with the skills, resources, and principles necessary to maximize their college experience while graduating debt-free. We guarantee that this ebook will help students feel more empowered, yet informed to make decisions that will impact their future.

Reviews - 

"There is no one I trust more to give advice on College funding than The Scholarship Expert."

—  Jojo Johnson

"Alexis made my semester abroad to South Africa possible. She did everything from finding me $7500 in scholarships and even booking my flights. She did not just do the work for me though, she taught me to find resources and taught me to aim high so that I could achieve the same results on my own for all of my other future endeavors. 

—  Mikelah Snell

"Alexis has guided me in the direction of opportunities that I would never have dreamed of being able to be a part of without her in my corner. She has helped me acquire over $5,000+ in scholarships and admissions into programs that have helped me mature professionally."

—  Chehab Kaakarli

"Alexis has a unique ability to connect with students and help them navigate the world of financial aid. Her advice and guidance is second to none. My students were engaged and determined to build a repertoire of application resources so they too, can take advantage of the millions of dollars of financial aid available. Her knowledge and tenacity is second to none. I fully endorse Alexis in all her endeavors."

—  Mrs. Malsbury, Educator

• Language: English
• Publisher: Global Perspectives Publishing
• Release date: Feb 6, 2020
• ISBN: 1734573104

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THE SCHOLARSHIP

BLUEPRINT

ALEXIS LENDERMAN & JUSTIN BLACK

The mission of The Scholarship Expert is to position students to graduate debt-free while obtaining the necessary skills to maximize their college experience academically, professionally, and personally.

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DEDICATION

You always planted the seed of higher education by consistently saying, A university would be lucky to have you. You set the standard for not only academic excellence, but genuine love for those around you. Without you both, none of this would be possible. Thank you, Aunt Bev and Uncle Giles.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Our time at Western Michigan University has been challenging but incredibly rewarding as WMU has cultivated an environment filled with leaders and trailblazers. We’ve learned to utilize our resources on campus while nurturing a community filled with friendship and prosperity. Resources such as Starting Gate in the Haworth College of Business were critical in helping us develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Because of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan will always be our