Fund Your Education with the Future Focus $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway by College Confidential and College Aid Pro
Paying for college can be overwhelming—especially if your financial aid package didn’t turn out the way you hoped. You may have already considered picking up extra shifts, getting a job, or taking out student loans to make up the difference. But before going down those paths, it’s worth knowing that there are resources out there to support you, especially scholarships.
That’s why College Confidential (CC), in partnership with College Aid Pro, created the Future Focus Scholarship: a $1,000 award designed to make college funding more accessible. Scholarships like this can make a meaningful difference in reducing what you owe—and not all of them require long essays or complicated applications.
This opportunity is open to high school students ages 16 or older, college or technical training students enrolled at least half-time, and even parents of students who meet those qualifications. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into your college journey, applying is quick, simple, and could make a real impact.
How to Enter (It’s Quick!)
- Follow @collegeconfidential and @collegeaidpro on Instagram.
- Comment on the Future Focus scholarship post answering: “What’s one reason going to college is important to you and your future?”
- Submit your entry here.
Why This Question Matters
For this scholarship, we want to know: What’s one reason going to college is important to you and your future?
This question is your chance to show what drives you. For some students, college is about more than earning a degree. It can be a way to reach a meaningful career goal, support a family, or become the first in their household to attend college. For others, it’s a path to independence or an opportunity to dive into a subject they genuinely love.
Whatever your reason is, it matters. This scholarship was created to support students who are thinking carefully about what comes next, and we want to hear how college plays a role in your journey.
Here are a few examples from students who’ve shared their “why”:
“Attending college is so important to me because it is a crucial step forward in achieving my goals. Being a military kid means not having much control over many parts of my life, so being able to go to college and taking that big step on my own is also so important.” - @leisyonice
“I read the book Wonder when I was around 9, and it made me want to become a geneticist to better understand genetic mutations and illnesses. College would allow me to get the education and degree that I need to pursue a career in science and genetics.” - @katie_ca07
What is College Aid Pro?
College Aid Pro is a platform that helps families understand the real cost of college. It breaks down financial aid offers, compares college costs side by side, and gives you tools to plan smarter—not harder. Their goal is to make college funding less confusing and more manageable, especially for families trying to stay on budget.
College Aid Pro CEO, Kevin Degnan:
"The College Cost Bubble and Student Debt Crisis have a lot to do with the lack of clear, honest information about the true cost and value of a degree. At CAP we're on a mission to help families shop smarter for college by pulling back the curtain on costs, financial aid, and the return on investment they should expect. With the right tools and real conversations, we know we can change the way families navigate the college process for the better. College Confidential has built a community where families turn for real talk about college, and we’re excited to team up and keep pushing this important conversation forward."
Why Join College Confidential?
If you haven’t joined the College Confidential community yet, now is the time. College Confidential hosts the largest college forum in the world, where students and families can connect, ask questions, and find answers they can’t always Google. When you join, you can:
- Ask questions and get answers from students and experts
- Get free feedback on your college essays
- Use “Chance Me” and “Match Me” tools to estimate your chances of admission
- Save and track scholarships
- Join discussions and connect with other parents and students going through the same process
Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in the application process, the CC community has all the tools and support to help you move forward!
As a final reminder, the Future Focus Scholarship opens a great opportunity to get meaningful help with college expenses, and it only takes a few minutes to enter!
Enter here and take the pressure off your college budget.