LiveCareer Opens Applications for 2018 Education Opportunities Scholarship

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Dec 07, 2017, 06:00 ET


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017 -- College can be an expensive undertaking, but LiveCareer, America’s leading site for jobseekers, is offering three talented students a way to receive financial assistance and get prepped for the working world.

The one-stop online career destination announced today that its third annual Education Opportunities Scholarship is open for applications. Three winning students will be awarded $1,500 each in scholarship money based on the strength of their submission.

“A core goal of LiveCareer is to help jobseekers discover their professional passions. This is especially important for students who are preparing to enter the workforce,” said BOLD CFO Heather Williams. “To that end, LiveCareer will award three $1,500 scholarships in 2018. The winners will be determined through an essay competition in which applicants detail the professional, academic, or extracurricular achievement that they would be most proud to share with a future employer.”

LiveCareer has helped millions of people with their resumes, cover letters, and job search needs. The Education Opportunities Scholarship is part of the organization’s broader commitment to make it fast and easy for jobseekers to get the job they want through applications that best tell stories about unique experiences and accomplishments.
Essays, which must be submitted no later than February 28, 2018, must be 200 to 800 words in length. Entries will be judged on originality, writing ability, and passion.

Past Winners Include:

2016

  • Carolyn Copeland of North Carolina State University
  • Savannah Bowen of University of Utah
  • Dylan Kelly of Antioch University

2017

  • Michelle Toughhill of Prism Career Institute- Nursing School
  • Matthew Whetten of Brigham Young University
  • Karen Ricks of Hampton University

How to Apply:
Visit https://www.livecareer.com/education-opportunities for full contest rules and to learn how to apply. All applicants must be enrolled or due to be enrolled in a full-time college or university program in the U.S. during the quarter/semester when the scholarship will be awarded (April 2018).

About LiveCareer:
LiveCareer is the number one website for jobseekers around the world who need to find career information, guidance, and support. It’s committed to providing guided resume and cover letter creation help, targeted job search and preparation tools, and even tailored research guides and articles. Since 2005, the online platform has helped more than 10,000,000 folks from all over the world discover their career path, build stronger resumes, interview with confidence, and boost their chances of finding the right job in less time. LiveCareer is a subsidiary of BOLD LLC. To learn more, please visit http://www.livecareer.com. For information on parent company BOLD LLC, please visit http://www.bold.com.

Press Contact:

Alexandra Choy
alexandra.choy(at)bold(dot)com
(818) 736 4936

Alexandra Choy, LiveCareer, https://www.livecareer.com, +1 (818) 736 4936, [email protected]