A FULL RIDE Scholarship for the Class of 2027+ Sparking Curiosity and Critical Thinking Skills in Your Student

The Class of 2027 Scholarship Navigator program provides: • Prep to apply for the FULL-RIDE Coolidge Scholarship. Students in the program have the option to participate in a book club/study to prepare to apply for this amazing scholarship opportunity! • Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. • Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! • A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2027 grad is eligible. Your student’s custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. • Personalized help with scholarship applications & essays. These can be any scholarships of your choice! • Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. Click here to learn more and to register today.

Use the discount code COOLIDGE before October 9, 2025, to receive a special discount.

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Melissa Muir, MAT is the founder and lead teacher at Curio, where she helps families create practical, real-world learning experiences for their children. With a Master’s in Teaching and years of experience in homeschooling, public, private, and online education, and curriculum development, she’s passionate about critical thinking, creative writing, and meaningful discussions. Melissa specializes in interactive, thought-provoking classes that challenge students while keeping learning fun. Whether she’s leading a lively debate or helping kids craft compelling stories, she equips students with the skills they need to think deeply and express themselves confidently.

In our conversation, Melissa and I discussed:

• Why critical thinking is such a crucial skill for students today

• Ways to spark curiosity in your student

• How reading and discussing books together equips students with both academic and real-world skills

• The long-term impact on their education and even their future lives when kids grow in critical thinking, curiosity, and communication

• And much more…

To connect with Melissa, go to thinkcurio.com.

Read Melissa’s article on the overlooked power of teen book clubs.

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• FULL RIDE Coolidge Scholarship
• $35,000 VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
• Goldstein & Bashner $1000 Combatting Campus Issues Scholarship
• $1000 Employment BOOST Scholarship
• $2000 Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship
• $2000 Smarter College Better Fina