Mission Statement
Scholarship Central is dedicated to empowering students by providing accessible, organized, and up-to-date scholarship opportunities, along with the tools and guidance needed to successfully pursue financial aid for their future education.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a supportive and equitable pathway where every student feels confident, prepared, and inspired to pursue postsecondary opportunities without financial barriers.
Scholarship Central grew in a time where I had realized just how difficult the search is. In my first year as a high school counselor, I had done everything possible to post as many scholarships for my seniors as I could find. Unfortunately, it would never come to feel like enough. Thus, Scholarship Central was born.
The entire summer following was spent creating, adjusting, and perfecting what you now see as Scholarship Central. Truly, it’s a work in progress at all times as I continuously find new ideas or new tricks that make the process easier to glide through. With tons of resources, I’ve tried my best to answer any question my students and their guardians have asked me.
As time goes on, my ultimate goal is to provide students with the best possible opportunity to create their most successful scholarship and college applications. My hope is that this helps many students, but if it only helps one, then I feel my job was done well.
Kyra Burnett, MA, NCC
High School Counselor
Harrison County, WV
💡 Tip: As the great Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." This website was created for you to take advantage of. Use it, and use it well! Debt free post-education IS possible!💡