Marianne Ragins is one of America's leading scholarship and college funding experts. A winner of more than [...] in scholarships, she has spent more than three decades helping students and families find scholarships, reduce college costs, and minimize student loan debt.Marianne is the bestselling author of numerous scholarship and college planning resources, including Winning Scholarships for College, Scholarships for College Students, The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit, and the Scholarship Monthly Planner. She is also a current and former scholarship judge, scholarship provider, and nationally recognized keynote speaker who has presented scholarship workshops, boot camps, and webinars for schools, colleges, TRIO programs, community organizations, youth organizations, and parent groups throughout the United [...] both a scholarship recipient and scholarship judge, Marianne offers readers a unique perspective on what scholarship committees are really looking for and how students can present themselves effectively.Through The Scholarship Workshop, Marianne has helped thousands of students and families secure millions of dollars in scholarships, grants, merit aid, tuition discounts, and other financial assistance. Her practical, step-by-step strategies have helped students of all ages; from elementary school through graduate school and adult learners; identify scholarship opportunities, write competitive scholarship and college essays, prepare effective scholarship résumés and recommendation requests, and navigate the college funding process with confidence.Marianne's mission is simple: to help students discover opportunities, reduce college costs, and graduate with less student loan [...] more at [...]