About Us

Who We Are

The Scholarship Collective is a free digital weekly newsletter that makes winning scholarships accessible to all students. We do this by providing a host of quality free resources like scholarship lists, advising chats, & essay resources in addition to our premium scholarship consulting services. The Scholarship Collective serves students of all age levels and backgrounds on a weekly basis with actionable & relevant scholarship content to help students succeed. We are student-first.

“Without access, there is no progress”

MEET THE TEAM

Sade, the Scholarship Junkie

Sade Meeks, Founder

As a first-generation college graduate, Sade didn't have a lot of knowledge or guidance on what resources were available to finance her education when she was in high school. This made her journey to winning private scholarships way more difficult than she could have anticipated. However, it doesn't have to be hard. Earning scholarships can be accessible and easy to learn for everyone. With this platform, there are no limitations to the number of scholarship winners that can be created.

Sade’s Scholarship Wins

With over $200,000 in scholarship wins, Sade has earned over six figures worth of merit and athletic scholarship aid in addition to these 11 private scholarships:

NABA Jacksonville Brittany Gilliard Lifetime Membership Award (Spring 2019)

NABA National Ed & Una Jenkins Scholarship (Summer 2020)
NABA Southern Region Outstanding Student of the Year (Fall 2020)
AICPA Legacy Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Certified Management Accountant Scholarship Recipient (October 2019)
The Hugh Van Seaton Memorial Scholarship from Financial Executives International (FEI) Northern Florida Chapter (Spring 2020)
FlintScholars How You Move Scholarship
NABA National Scholarship - sponsored Anderson Tax
NABA Southern Regional Scholarship sponsored by PWC (2021)
AICPA Foundation Scholarship for CPA Exam
Million Media Stories Budget Video Contest

Karen Cabellos

SCHOLARSHIP COACH
Karen Ceballos is a dedicated Scholarship Coach with 6 years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals at various private and public universities. With a background in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from University of Southern California (USC), she specializes in providing support services to students to help them achieve academic and career excellence. Karen has successfully guided numerous students in both the college admissions and scholarship application process. Outside of coaching, she enjoys traveling, being active, and spending time with her family which adds a unique perspective to her work with students.
Emmanuel Jackson

SCHOLARSHIP COACH
Emmanuel Jackson is a dedicated Scholarship Coach with 8 years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals. After graduating from The University of Chicago with a Masters in Social Work, Emmanuel went into education where he currently works as a teacher and college counselor in Chicago. He specializes in any and all things college access and has a passion for guiding young people to be the best version of themselves. Emmanuel has successfully helped over 1,600 students in both the college admissions and scholarship application process. Outside of coaching, he enjoys attending concerts, going to the movies, bike riding and traveling.
Jocelle Mae Longjas

TEAM LEAD
Jocelle Mae Longjas has over 10 years of experience providing support to clients across various industries. An undergraduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she chose to focus on administrative and online services, delivering excellent results in lead generation, data entry, and social media management. Known for her strong task management skills and ability to adapt to new challenges, Jocelle builds lasting client relationships with attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction.
MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Courtney Archie is the Membership Operations Specialist with 15 years of experience in education. After graduating from Spelman College with a Bachelors in Psychology, Courtney went into education, teaching for 6 years and coaching for 8. She currently serves as Assistant Principal for Dekalb County Schools in Atlanta. She is passionate about all this education and equitable access to educational resources. Outside of teaching, learning and operational management, she enjoys spending time with her children and traveling.

Our Community Speaks

“First off — THANK YOU! Throughout my scholarship journey, the resources provided by The Scholarship Collective have been invaluable in getting scholarship opportunities. The offered online database of scholarship opportunities and weekly emails allowed me to discover so many opportunities. Additionally, the personalized guidance at workshops (i.e., writing a perfect scholarship essay) has proven to be instrumental in improving my chances of winning and boosting my confidence.” —

Kaila Price, University of Michigan

“As a first generation college student, The Scholarship Collective newsletter has helped me beyond words. I didn't really know how to navigate scholarships and which ones to believe but with the help of this newsletter it has given me the skills to know what to expect when it comes to scholarships. I find myself checking my emails every time I get the chance. Not only has this scholarship journey motivated me to apply as much as I can but it also helped me to realize just how many opportunities are out there. Overall, I am highly grateful to have a resource like this because without it, I’d be lost.” — Calina Jones, DePauw University

"The Scholarship Collective's resources, such as the Discord community and email newsletter, have been instrumental in helping me on my scholarship application journey. The community provides a platform for like-minded students to assist each other in their journey, ask questions, and receive quality advice. The email newsletter lets me know of scholarship opportunities that I wouldn't have known without it.”

Elizabeth Onafuwa, Dundalk High School
“The resources provided by Sade and the Scholarship Collective have been invaluable in my scholarship journey. I frequently used the scholarship database and website to search for relevant opportunities, finding numerous scholarships that aligned with my academic and personal achievements. The Discord community provided a supportive network where I could connect with fellow scholars, exchange advice, and stay updated on new opportunities. The newsletter was a fantastic resource, keeping me informed about upcoming career fairs specifically tailored to my chosen STEM field. Through these resources, I not only secured scholarships but also discovered additional avenues for professional development."

Zyail Pritchett, Michigan State University
“When I first started my scholarship journey I believed there was no hope for me with my 3.2 GPA and my lack of leaderships skills but Sade helped me see past that with the scholarship list and the discord server helped me have more access to scholarships for average students like me.”

Deborah Osidele, Harmony Science Academy
“Half the struggle of applying to scholarships is finding them all. I am grateful for The Scholarship Collective as it provides me with a massive list of scholarships I could be eligible for. Because of this, I have applied to more scholarships in the past two months than ever before."

Aimee Pina, Gallaudet University
"Because of my rigorous classes, I never had time to search for scholarships. However, this all changed when I stumbled upon The Scholarship Collective because of a TikTok. After subscribing to the newsletter, I was amazed at the amount of scholarship opportunities that were being delivered to me weekly. I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed at first, as there were so many scholarships to choose from. However, the scholarship collective made it easy for me by providing clear and concise information about each scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts. This helped me to narrow down my options and focus on the scholarships that were most relevant to me. Not only myself, but my friends also appreciate the newsletter. One of my friends specifically needed help finding scholarships for her dream school, and I was able to provide a few that were sent to me. Overall, I highly recommend the Scholarship Collective to anyone looking for a comprehensive and efficient way to search for scholarships. "

Camryn Beathley, University of New Orleans
"The Scholarship Collective has helped in inspiring me to continue my personal academic journey as a student grasping for financial support. The community on discord has brought me so much encouragement to not give up on fighting for my education through scholarship opportunities and I could not be more thankful. "

Piper Cole, Northern Virginia Community College
"I really have benefited from the Scholarship Collective resources. The discord server is a very helpful resource. I am able to get Sade's, and others input on academic information. Thank you for giving me all these advantages to starting off my scholarship journey. "

Aaliyah Patenaude, Meade County High School