College tuition has risen faster than housing, medical services, and child care in recent years. In response to growing concerns over college affordability, Imagine Scholarships, based in Austin, launched its new online platform this month.
Imagine Scholarships' founder, Sherri Ross, is a single mother of four who was profoundly motivated to find a way to fund her children's college education. Through sheer determination and focus, she gained a deep understanding of college scholarships, available federal funds, and the college admissions process. Her success in securing funding for her children's education, including advanced degrees, has fueled her commitment to share her knowledge and help others.
Ross secured local investors and collaborators to complete the newly launched platform for Imagine Scholarships, which features a database with over $10 billion in scholarships for high school, college, international, trade school, and graduate students.
One of Ross’s partners, Jamie Rodriguez, is the award-winning head of the creative department for Tilted Chair, an Austin-based creative agency. His motto, “Where there is a will, there is a way,” matches Ross’s can-do attitude. With his help and that of a team of like-minded local talent, Imagine Scholarships is making a splash in the complicated process of identifying college tuition acquisition.
Rodriguez shared, "With top-notch web development and design, we've built what I believe is the best scholarship-matching system available. I'm truly honored to be part of this initiative and can't wait to see its positive impact on students pursuing a debt-free education."
Imagine Scholarships stands out as more than just a scholarship locator. It also serves users on a unique Edtech (educational technology) platform, leveraging IT tools and educational practices to facilitate and enhance learning. Members in their community, including students, parents, and IECs (Independent Educational Consultants), gain access to a wealth of resources. These include a vast library of videos, e-books, and blogs offering mentorship in the admissions process, college preparedness and success, financial literacy, career counseling, and internship opportunities.
Director of Business Development for Imagine Scholarships, Seth DeVries, is a graduate of Hyde Park High School and the University of Pennsylvania. He stated, “Our approach to gathering online resources for scholarship access is unique in its comprehensive nature. We understand the challenges of paying college tuition, and we are making it our mission to support families and students in one of the most pivotal and complicated tasks young people face today — pursuing an education after high school.”
Imagine Scholarships was created to transform how students achieve their academic goals.
Comprised of a diverse team of parents, recent graduates, and experienced creative content creators, Imagine is dedicated to helping students realize their college dreams.
