Jean O'Toole

Jean O’Toole is an educational consultant and author of the bestselling book Scholarship Strategies: Finding and Winning the Money You Need. Over the past 15 years, she has helped tens of thousands of students in the United States. Individuals collectively have been awarded millions of dollars by applying Jean’s scholarship strategies. In 2008, Jean co-founded Connections101, a company specializing in providing motivational tools for scholarship searching. It is her goal to empower students to design their paths to their future without college debt. Visit Connections101.com for more information, and follow Jean on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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How to Get and Stay Motivated in the Scholarship Search The scholarship search is meant to be continuous, but many students quit before they've hardly even begun. Here's how to get and stay motivated in the process.
Non-Fixed Scholarships: What They Are and How to Win More There's a certain type of scholarship all students should focus on: non-fixed scholarships. Learn what they are and specific awards to apply for here!
3 FAQs About Timing in Your Scholarship Search Process Students often wonder about the timing of the scholarship search. Our scholarship expert is here to answer your questions so you apply at the right time!
Outstanding Scholarships for Women in Honor of Women's History Month In honor of Women's History Month, check out these scholarships from organizations that want to see amazing female students thrive in college and their future careers.
3 Myths You Should Know About Creative Scholarships Creative scholarships are a great and often unutilized resource for paying for college. Here are three things you probably assume about them that aren't true.
How to Make a Great First Impression to Win Scholarships There's one scholarship application strategy that'll make the best first impression and win you more money for college. Read on to find out what it is!
Top Scholarship Opportunities for Black and African American Students Many organizations are dedicated to promoting and uplifting Black students through scholarships. Learn about opportunities and tips to improve your search!
3 Common Obstacles to a Successful Scholarship Search Deserving students miss out on a lot of money each year because of three common obstacles in the scholarship search process. Here's how to overcome them!
Your Quick Scholarship Search Checklist for Mid-School Year You're halfway through the school year, but there's still a lot to be done. Make sure you're on track in your scholarship search with this checklist.
Scholarship Strategies That Help Cut Grad School Costs It's no secret that grad school is difficult, but finding scholarships to help reduce the cost shouldn't be. Start finding opportunities with this advice!

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