Teach Students to Read Scholarships with Confidence
Every year, more than $100 million in scholarships go unclaimed. Why? Because students don’t know how to find them, or they get overwhelmed by the listing and give up.
With Scholarship Savvy, your students will gain the confidence and skills to read and evaluate real scholarships, so they can apply and scoop up their share of the pot!
What’s Included
Scholarship Savvy Slides
A ready-to-teach Google Slides presentation with speaker notes for easy implementation.Real-World Reading Activity
Students analyze real scholarship listings to practice interpreting eligibility, deadlines, and required materials.Answer Key + Lesson Plan
Includes step-by-step guidance and a key for easy review or discussion
💡 Why This Matters
This isn’t just another worksheet. It’s a powerful, real-world activity that builds both critical reading skills and financial literacy.
Your students will learn how to:
Decipher tricky scholarship listings
Identify which awards are worth their time
Apply without missing important requirements
Boost their confidence in affording college or training
❤️ Why Teachers Love It
No prep required. You can teach it tomorrow.
Supports college and career readiness. Pairs perfectly with financial aid, postsecondary planning, or advisory units.
It works. Students leave with new knowledge and motivation.
Want to Dig Deeper into Financial Aid?
If your students are ready for more, here are two great next steps:
🗺️ Financial Aid Roadmap Lesson
Help your students create a personalized plan to pay for college or career training, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and more.🧩 Financial Aid Vocabulary Puzzle Set
Build their confidence and language skills with a crossword puzzle and word search designed to make financial terms stick.