Fastweb wrapped up the 2022-23 school year and kicked off summer break with another $1,000 Scholarship Success Sweepstakes and we’re happy to announce the scholarship winner...Congrats to Bryan Whorton on his big scholarship win!
The Fastweb sweepstakes was open to all students—including high school, trade school, college and grad school students. Even parents can apply for this scholarship opportunity! Applicants were asked to answer a quick, no-wrong-answer, multiple-choice question: What’s your scholarship application goal? Scholarship seekers were encouraged to log in daily to gain additional entries.
Even if you didn’t win this round of Fastweb’s sweepstakes, we’re confident you found that there are quick and easy scholarships out there for even the busiest of students—OR parents!
We reached out to Bryan, our $1,000 Sweepstakes winner, to get his scholarship tips. We were thrilled with his advice. And there’s one piece of his feedback that could be the reason you may not be winning scholarships!
A non-traditional, college senior at Mid-America Christian University, here is what he had to say:
Why did you apply for this scholarship?
Bryan: I am looking to finish my degree in my 40's... Finishing what I started so many years ago is financially tough; trying to also do it while having a freshman enter college is even harder. Every little bit helps. I am trying to lessen the burden of student loans while finishing college.
How did you stay motivated to apply for the National Scholarship Month Sweepstakes?
Bryan: Thinking about the cost of school past and present keeps me motivated. I am also paying for my son to attend college this fall as well. So, the goal was to get any scholarships for either of us to lighten the load.
What scholarship advice do you have for other students/Fastweb members?
Bryan: Keep applying, pay attention to deadlines and CHECK YOUR EMAIL! Apply. Apply. Apply. You literally have nothing to lose. The answer is always no if you don't apply. Sometimes, it is yes when you do!
FASTWEB SCHOLARSHIP TIP: Bryan’s advice on checking email is 100% accurate. Students have missed out on scholarship wins because they never checked their email or don’t check it often enough.
There may be an email waiting in your inbox congratulating you on your scholarship win, with an ask to follow up. Some scholarship providers have a response cut-off or deadline before they move on to the next winner. You may also be asked to follow up with official documents verifying your student status to receive your scholarship money.
If you don’t check your email, you could miss out on a huge scholarship win!
Why should students use Fastweb?
Bryan: The [Fastweb scholarship] process is pretty simple, and it definitely makes applying for scholarships easier.
More Ways to Win Scholarships
EXCITING NEWS: Another, quick-apply scholarship sweepstakes from Fastweb is about to be launched!! Stay tuned on any Fastweb social account and, as Bryan W. would advise, check your email for details. Fastweb is on a mission to make paying for school easier for students and their families. To ensure students and parents know about our free scholarship database and scholarship matching services, Fastweb offers a monthly Invite-a-Friend Sweepstakes scholarship opportunity.Invite a Friend Sweepstakes
The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least sixteen (16) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you and your referral will be entered as a pair into the monthly drawing. Deadline: Last day of every month Award Amount: 2 awards of $500 Available To: Fastweb members ages 16+ Many Fastweb users are also scholarship winners themselves! Previous winners have shared helpful tips that can help students win scholarships: “Keep searching for scholarships and keep applying. There is something out there for everyone.” Natalia Nieves, Fastweb’s $1,000 National Scholarship Month Sweepstakes Winner: November 2022 “The best-underrated advice is to keep track of how many scholarships you enter. I have a spreadsheet with one column for deadlines, another for the link, and ones that give the requirements (word count for an essay, letter of recommendation, etc.) This helps me know which deadlines are coming up compared to the effort required for entry.” Jasmin Little, Fastweb’s $1,000 Scholarship Goal Crusher Sweepstakes Winner: June 2022 “Apply, apply, apply! A scholarship you don’t apply for is like throwing away money. Spending just a little bit of time on a scholarship will save you hours of working for that money in the future.” Bianca C., Fastweb’s $1,000 Own Your Scholarship Journey Sweepstakes Winner: November 2021 “I recommend applying to at least four scholarships per month, one for each week. Four may not seem like a lot, but that is four more than you would have had compared to if you started searching closer to the end of the month and applied last minute!” Therese Loise Dy, $1,000 Scholarship Success Sweepstakes Winner: August 2021You Might Also Like
Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...
