Graduate Student and Working Mom Wins Fastweb's $1,000 National Scholarship Sweepstakes

Meet Kerianne Beckford, the latest winner of Fastweb's $1,000 National Scholarship Sweepstakes. Kerianne is a first-year graduate student at the University of South Florida in Zephyrhills, FL, pursuing her MBA.

Balancing Graduate School and Parenthood

As a working mom, Kerianne understands the financial challenges of finding and winning scholarships for college students firsthand. She applied for this award because finding funding to support her family while pursuing a professional degree is difficult. Her primary motivation for applying is the future opportunities her MBA will provide, and this win helps reduce the stress of financing her education.

Expert Advice for Scholarship Seekers

Kerianne's best advice for other students is simple: "Keep applying! It may feel hopeless sometimes, but as I learned with this award, you may just get it!" She relies on Fastweb as a central hub to find no-essay scholarships and various other opportunities in one place.

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Whether you are looking for STEM scholarships or highly competitive full-tuition scholarships, staying consistent is key. You can also explore scholarships by state to find local awards that often have lower competition. Start your journey today and check your email regularly—you could be our next winner!

Set Your Scholarship Goals and Keep Applying!

Kerianne Beckford's story is a powerful reminder that perseverance pays off, even when balancing the demands of graduate school and parenthood. Whether you're aiming for a specific number of applications each week or simply setting a daily reminder to check for new opportunities on Fastweb, every step counts toward your goals. As Kerianne learned, you shouldn't give up—your next big win could be just one application away. For more information on scholarships and financial aid, and to start your own journey toward becoming a winner like Kerianne, create your free Fastweb profile.