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5 Fun Facts About Scholarships
Here at Red Kite, we love helping students find scholarships! And we’re not just experts at connecting you with funding for your education. Ya girl1 is here to share a…
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Why You Should List Your Scholarship on Red Kite
Red Kite’s main goal is to help financially support college students. We created www.myredkite.com to make finding scholarships easier and more accessible. And for scholarship providers, we wanted to foster…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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My Experience Being a First-Generation College Student
Kite Writer Jane Cooper interviews Lesley Ann Bello, a first-generation college student who balances working three jobs with attending graduate school. This is part one of two. A Love Letter…
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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…
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The Future of Scholarships
We explore emerging trends in scholarship opportunities. Technology is shaping the landscape of scholarships. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic - along with the recent rise of AI innovation -…
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Debunking Scholarship Myths: What You Really Need to Know
We break down common misconceptions about scholarships and financial aid. Applying to college can feel complicated and overwhelming. Here at Red Kite, our goal is to simplify the process and…
Posted inFinancial Aid General Preparing for College
The Essay that Won Me $406,000
Jane introduces us to her multi-scholarship-winning essay. Sitting pretty with a 2.7 GPA in your junior year of high school doesn’t exactly scream “scholarship.” The year before, my older sister…