by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 19, 2024 | A Sharpe Insight, Featured
A business friend and I get together every month or so to talk shop. As I drove to our usual meeting spot, I noticed that my attitude towards our meeting was lacking enthusiasm. I had a bit of dread thinking about the next 60-90 minutes, so I paused to reflect on what...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 4, 2024 | Scholarships, ScholarUp
Each year, the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program helps the Golden State’s most promising students achieve their goals and realize their dreams by granting scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Awards are presented to college students...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Dec 19, 2023 | A Sharpe Insight, Featured
As a freshman in college, I joined the line with all the other students, signing up for a Pell Grant and other financial aid options offered by the university. Despite having been told the importance of financial awareness and a cash-based approach to life, the...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Nov 1, 2023 | A Sharpe Insight, Featured
I love fall and especially a crisp and colorful October. In Nashville, TN where I live, we are fortunate to experience each season for about three months. As the heat and humidity of August waned and September reminded me that a respite was on the way, I could feel...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Oct 20, 2023 | Current Affairs, Featured, Sponsor Resources
Offering a scholarship or tuition assistance program is a wonderful way for an organization to support their employees, members or the general public – but it can also introduce some unique challenges and situations when it comes to the day-to-day administration...