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  • Kevin Ladd

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  • Position: COO & Co-Creator of Scholarships.com
  • Expertise: Scholarships, College Prep, Financial Aid
  • Education: University of Maine

Author Bio

Kevin Ladd has been part of the Scholarships.com team since the very beginning, helping build the company from the ground up as its original Webmaster and now serving as Chief Operating Officer. For more than 25 years, he has dedicated his career to helping students and families find ways to make college more affordable.
Over the years, Kevin has become a trusted voice on scholarships, student financial aid, and college affordability. He has served as a contributing writer for U.S. News & World Report, written for a variety of online and print publications, and has been interviewed for hundreds of news stories on scholarships, financial aid, student loans, and paying for college in general.
Kevin is passionate about expanding access to higher education beyond his work at Scholarships.com. He has served as a Scholarship Judge for the Elks National Foundation and volunteered as a mentor with Chicago Scholars and Chicago Lights, among others, helping students navigate the path to college and pursue their educational goals.

Latest from Kevin Ladd

How to Set Up a Scholarship 101

There are a number of factors to consider when you are creating a new scholarship, for sure. However, if you stay organized and answer all of the important questions you will need to ask yourself, you will be helping students avoid student debt in no time. 1. Create the Scholarship Establish the What and the Who Something inspired you to begin this process. What was it, exactly? Who would be ... Read more

How to Win College Scholarships

Key takeaways: Spend time finding and applying for scholarships that are specifically suited to you; scholarships that are less competitive and require more work on your part. Start searching and applying today. Don’t wait until your senior year of high school; start early and apply often. Dedicate time every week to search for scholarships and work on ... Read more

Letter to Educators

Give Your Students The Financial Aid Resources They Need Dear high school educators, This year, like every year, your high school seniors (and many juniors) are working hard to get the grades and test scores they will need to be accepted to their dream schools. Many of them still don't know how they will afford tuition and the myriad other costs of attending college. ... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships.com

Find answers to common questions about Scholarships.com. If your question isn’t listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us. About Scholarships.com What is Scholarships.com? Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search platform that helps students find scholarships they qualify for by matching them with eligible awards. As one of the most widely used and ... Read more

Volleyball Scholarships

Key takeaways: College volleyball is predominantly female, with women's scholarships across divisions greatly outnumbering men's. In 2024, the Education Data Initiative reported that the average female volleyball scholarship amount was over $30,000 each; meanwhile, there were too few scholarships awarded to male players to report an average amount at all. Most Volleyball ... Read more