Money Mondays

By Imagine Scholarships

Author

Sherri Ross
June 03, 2024

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Happy Monday!

Happy Monday! It's me, Sherri, popping into your inbox with our weekly newsletter for students, parents, and those who support them. This week is packed with our featured scholarships, tips on staying ahead, and motivation.

This week I’m sitting on the edge of my seat with some exciting news to share with each of you, our Imagine family. I wish I could tell you more today but count on some really fun and exciting news in your inbox soon. You don’t want to miss this!

For now, let's look at a few highlights from this week:

Higher Education Highlights

This week, I have a fun story to share…

Last week at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, graduates braved turbulent weather for their outdoor commencement. The speaker, Boston billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale, had a surprise for those who stayed despite the rain.

As Hale wrapped up his speech, he returned to the podium with two cash-stuffed duffel bags and announced that each graduate would receive $1,000 — $500 to keep and $500 to donate to a good cause.

Hale, the co-founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, is one of the nation's wealthiest and most generous benefactors. In 2022, he and his wife, Karen, donated $1 million weekly to various causes.

Reflecting on his past bankruptcy during the dot-com crash, Hale asked, "Honestly, have you guys ever met someone who lost a billion dollars before?"

When asked about his generous gift, Hale said, “If they get to feel that joy themselves, then maybe it becomes something they want to do again, and make part of their own lives,” Mr. Hale, 57, said. “In America and the world, these are times of turmoil, and the more we help each other, the better off we’ll be.”

What an inspiring story. What if we each tried to give something away today? Maybe even just a smile.

College Success Tips

High School Students

As you're looking for fun things to do this summer, you might want to jump on the Atlas Obscura and see cool, hidden or unusual things that are near you or the places you’ll be visiting. 

Need other ideas? Here are just a few:

College Students

College students, you are likely on summer vacation and hopefully enjoying every second. As you’ve already chosen your desired major, summer is a great time to do some investigating about your future career path. Here is a link to a career sheet I’ve put together for you. In addition, summer is a great time to start being intentional about your connections on LinkedIn. 

Parents 

Summer is a great time to enjoy having your kids at home. It’s also a perfect opportunity to explore topics such as college, careers, and future plans. So many parents are having the same thoughts as you are about launching kids into the “real world.” Here is one of my favorite places to connect with articles and information from parents in the same season of life.

Educators

Educators, we are excited to announce that later this week we will be unveiling new resources to help you and your students. At Imagine, we will be launching our new and comprehensive Education Program—designed to support all students and assist you in recruiting new students to your coaching program. Stay tuned for more information soon. 

🚨 Scholarship Spotlight 🚨

Every week, we highlight one of our favorite scholarships. 

There are so many great scholarships this month that I just couldn’t resist sharing more.  I’ve decided to share a handful with you today.

Looking for more scholarships? We’ve got you covered!

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We connect you to scholarships you can actually get with expert guidance so you can save money and pursue your education with ease.

Don’t forget to check out our blog, store and other resources for students, parents and educators. We are here to support you!

Warm wishes for a wonderful start to summer!

Sherri and Team Imagined