Regan Blume, Author at Red Kite Blog

Boost Your Scholarship Chances with Community Service

As you continue your journey toward securing scholarships, we wanted to share an important tip that could give you a significant edge in the application process: community service and volunteering. Why…

Regan Blume August 29, 2024

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The Ultimate Scholarship Playlist: Songs to Motivate Your Application

With the fall semester fast approaching, there’s still time to apply for financial aid! Scholarship season is all year, y’all. Whether you're a high school senior, a college student, or…

Regan Blume August 23, 2024

Financial Advice

Still Time to Apply for FAFSA – Secure Your Financial Aid Today!

We understand that the recent FAFSA rollout has had its share of setbacks, delays, and glitches. We don’t want these challenges to stand between you and the financial aid you…

Regan Blume August 20, 2024

Scholarships

You’ve Won a Scholarship: How to Keep It

For students entering the most competitive college applicant pool of all time, securing financial aid for education is crucial. We created Red Kite to help match our students to scholarships…

Regan Blume August 16, 2024

College Life Uncategorized

5 Tips for Living in a Dorm

Coming home from an 8 p.m. class to a 200-square-foot dorm isn’t always a slay, especially if you’re sharing it with one or two other people. Some college students have…

Regan Blume August 2, 2024

Funny

ChatGPT Writes a “Funny” Scholarship Article, And It’s Bad

It’s summer, y’all, so we’re taking a break this week. I’m relaxing by the pool with my scholarship apps and my IZZE. So, I’m gonna pass the blog reigns to…

Regan Blume July 12, 2024

Financial Advice

Budget Like a Pro: Simple Tips for Student Success

We hope your summer is going well and that you’re finding a perfect balance between relaxation and productivity. One way you can maximize your downtime is to create and implement…

Regan Blume July 8, 2024

Financial Aid

First-Generation Financial Aid

In Part 1, Red Kite took an in-depth look at Lesley Bello’s identity as a first-generation college student. We explored her undergraduate journey, the unique challenges she faced, and how…

Regan Blume July 5, 2024

Funny

8 Goofy Scholarships

Bestie gang, it’s summer season, which means my brain has officially left the building. But the scholarship grind doesn’t stop! I’m on the waitlist for grad school, doing research for…

Regan Blume June 14, 2024

Scholarships

Understanding Targeted Scholarships

We explain the different types of targeted scholarships and how you can find and apply for them using Red Kite. Financial aid awards occupy a diverse spectrum of specificity. General…

Regan Blume June 7, 2024