Zinch’s Scholarship Matching: Our First Winner
Heather Harrison found a scholarship on Zinch.com, applied, won, and we matched it. She’s really excited and so are we. We asked her a few questions, found out about her plans for college, and exactly why she’s more than a test score.
She is ambitious, likes hanging out with friends, listening to music, and watching TV. She’s totally down to earth, totally cool, and totally has a chunk of college paid for. Meet the first student to cash in on Zinch’s Scholarship Matching.
How did you hear about zinch?
My friend Jeff was in the March Madness scholarship competition, so I signed up to support him.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Besides the typical hanging out with friends and listening to music, I enjoy painting, playing with my dogs, and watching Gossip Girl!
Had you applied for any other scholarships?
Yeah – I applied for the Charles, Lela, and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship, the Emerald Circle Scholarship (for girls who have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award), and the Al’s Formal Wear Scholarship. Quite a random array I must say.
What led you to apply for the Rodeo Art Scholarship?
I saw it on Zinch and then asked my art teacher about it and she gave me an application.
What was your first thought when you found out that you won?
I just kept thinking “Is this for real? Did they make a mistake?” I absolutely could not believe I won.
How much time did it take you to apply for the scholarship?
About 2 1/2 hours. Kind of a long time, but obviously well worth it.
I heard that you’re going to Texas A&M…What are your plans for college as far as your major?
I’m majoring in Biology and hope to go to Pharmacy School. I’ve had an internship at a pharmacy this year and I love it!
Do you know what classes you’re going to take in the fall?
Even with a few AP credits I’ve racked up, I’ll probably still have to get the basics out of the way.
What are some of your life goals?
I want travel the world and set foot on every continent-maybe even Antarctica, I haven’t decided yet. I also want to be someone’s hero someday.
Could we have found a more deserving kid? I don’t think so. We still have a ton of money to match. Get on zinch.com and apply!
Click here to read more about the rules and regulations.
congrats heather!!! you earned it :]
they should have a picture of your rodeo cow, she is amazing!
Yee — get money, get paid.
I think ZInch deleted my last comment, haha. Why no love?
Heather Harrison — getting money, getting paid :p
Oh. I guess the page is just coded wrong ><;;
Congrats, I wish you the best!
Congratulations!!
Wow congratulations!you are truly a motivation to continue applying for scholarships.
I totally love Gossip Girl:)haha
someone else should have got it. someone who needs the money and is, most importantly, UNIQUE!!!!!!!!