The Scholar Budget - Helping Students Navigate Finances & Earn a Debt-Free Degree
Do you feel overwhelmed by the intricate world of paying for college and finances?
Are you wondering if it’s really possible to graduate from college with a debt-free degree?
Do you want to take advantage of opportunities like paid internships and fellowships, but you’re not sure where to find them?
This podcast is your dedicated guide to unraveling the complexities around money, paying for college, and snagging every opportunity with your name on it.
Hi There, I’m Rockell Bartoli, scholarship coach, speaker, and author.
I’m excited to share about all the money choices, opportunities, and scholarships you can start taking advantage of now.
You’re in the right place to learn how to:
-Grow your money
-Earn a degree with little to no student loan debt
-Claim every educational, extracurricular, and personal growth opportunity
-Be inspired to turn your dreams into a reality
Grab your favorite notepad and pen. I’m about to show you how to earn a debt-free degree and make smart money moves.
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Learn: www.scholarbudget.com
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
47 l Unlocking Career Potential Through Internships
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Let’s talk to Megan Singleton, founder of Aspire to Intern, as we discuss the significance of internships in shaping careers and providing essential skills for students. Megan emphasiz…
46 l Creating Joy and Serving Others Through Origami For Good
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In this conversation, we talk to Thyra and Vivian, the founders of Origami for Good, a nonprofit organization that uses origami to spread joy and creativity to various communities, inclu…
45 l Funding Futures: Bold.org’s Mission to Empower Students and Donors
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In this conversation, Tori Meglio, VP of Donors at Bold.org, discusses the organization's mission to reduce student debt through impactful scholarships. She explains how Bold.org differe…
44 l Balancing Metal Health and Academic Success
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Abraham Sculley shares his personal journey of becoming a mental health advocate for college students. He discusses the challenges he faced as a first-generation college student and …
43 l Turn Your Civic Duty Into Money with The MyImpact Challenge
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Meet Rachel Davison Humphries, Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute. She discusses the organization's mission to teach civics and equip student…
42 l Lights, Camera, Action: Apply for the World of 8 Billion Video Contest
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Sally Watanabe talks about the World of 8 Billion International Student Video Contest, a program that encourages middle and high school students to create 60-second videos on global …
41 l Unlocking the Washington Society of CPAs Scholarship
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In this conversation, Benjamin Warren from the Washington Society of CPAs discusses the importance of scholarships for accounting students, the role of the WSCPA in supporting aspiring…
40 l Service, Activities & Focus Leads to The Bill Gates Scholarship
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Treyvious Copeland, a first-year doctor of pharmacy candidate at Florida A&M University, shares his journey and offers advice for students. He emphasizes the importance of being intent…
39 l Scholarships, Service, and Paying it Forward with Georgia Tech
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In this episode, Chaffee Viets, Director of the Office of Scholar Programs at Georgia Tech, discusses the broader impact of scholarship programs beyond financial awards. He oversees pr…
38 | Discover What You Can Do and Earn Through The Time for Change Youth Challenge
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In this episode, we connect with Ariana, her mother, and Ms. Smith to discuss the Time for Change Youth Challenge and how Ariana's initiative, Celebrate Crates, came to life. The discuss…
37 l A Better Chance is Creating Opportunities for Transformative Educational Access & Experiences
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Francisco Tezen, the president and CEO of A Better Chance, discusses the organization's mission to help young people gain access to competitive middle schools and high schools, leading…
36 l FAFSA Support, Strategies & Everything You Need to Know
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In this episode, Daniel Barkowitz, Assistant Vice President of Financial Assistance and Student Employment at the University of Miami, discusses the importance of completing the FAFS…
35 l Empowering Youth to Combat Hunger with the Stephen J. Brady Scholarship
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In this episode of the Scholar Budget Podcast, we connect with Sarah Lankford and Taylor Gorycki from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. They discuss the foundation's mission to combat…
34 l Turn Meaningful Community Service into Scholarship Success with Create for Kids
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Create for Kids is a nonprofit organization founded by Suma Gadde and Sarah Younes. Their mission is to help kids all around the world, especially in places where they may not have access …
33 l Closing the College Opportunity Gap with SEO Scholars
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Meet Percio Pichardo, Senior Manager of Recruitment and Retention for SEO Scholars. We discussed the amazing free eight-year program that aims to close the opportunity gap for underserve…
32 l Season 2, Scholarships, FAFSA & More
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In season two of the Scholar Budget Podcast, we focus on providing information and resources to help students earn a debt-free degree. The stacking method, dual enrollment, and other met…
31 l 4 Summer Scholarship Money Tips
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Is it me, or did the summer get here faster than expected? Living in Miami makes it feel like the summer started three weeks ago. This is the time to start preparing for the beach, vacat…
30 l ChatGPT and Scholarships
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This is one of those episodes that can save you time, money, and disappointment. Using AI tools like ChatGPT for scholarship essays is not recommended. Scholarship organizations are look…
29 I Money Matters: Eric Smith's Tips for Financial Success and Empowerment
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Happy Financial Literacy Month!
Let's talk with Eric Smith, a financial literacy coach who shares his journey from being a banker to teaching money management skills to NFL players, NBA p…
28 l Progressive Opportunities Provides Scholarship Support and Resources to Florida's Underserved Youth
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In this episode, Shaundrea Dixon, the founder of Progressive Opportunities, Inc., shares her mission to provide pre-college resources and scholarships to low-income students and famili…