10th Annual Scholarship Conference on Oct. 10 - Encourage Students to Register!

Students want to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, but they are worried about skyrocketing costs and student debt. How can you help? Tell them about the 10th Annual College Scholarship Conference, where students can gain the information and encouragement they need to obtain transfer scholarships and financial aid! The conference will happen on: Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Universities at Shady Grove 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850 This free event features:

• A dynamic keynote address from Marianne Ragins, author of Winning Scholarships for College: An Insider's Guide and a scholarship expert who won more than $400,000 in scholarship money
• Scholarship-related workshop sessions on topics ranging from understanding the transferring process to writing scholarship-winning essays
• A panel of former MC students who won transfer scholarships and know what it takes to succeed
• Local university representatives will share information on the scholarships they offer and how to obtain them

Montgomery College, the Universities at Shady Grove, and Montgomery County Public Schools are the co-sponsors of this event. Online registration is required. See: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/scholarshipconference Questions? Contact conference organizers at: scholarshipconference@montgomerycollege.edu