With the rising cost of college in the United States, you can’t sleep on scholarships. This week, Yanely Espinal chats with Youssef Hasweh, a scholarship wiz who got a full ride to University of Chicago, about finding the right scholarships for you, keeping those applications and deadlines organized, and understanding what “full ride” really means.   Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into scholarships. <ul> <li>Find more from Hasweh at <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@youssefuniversity">Youssef University.</a></li> <li>Check out this <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/best-scholarship-websites/">Forbes list</a> of the “9 Best Scholarship Websites and Search Engines.”</li> <li>Consult this <a href="https://www.collegeraptor.com/paying-for-college/articles/scholarship-search-applications/mistakes-students-make-applying-scholarships-avoid/">handy guide</a> of mistakes students make when applying for scholarships and how to avoid them.</li> <li>There’s also <a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/how-to-find-and-secure-scholarships-for-college">this U.S. News & World Report</a> how-to guide to help you find and apply for scholarships.</li> </ul>   Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://mktplc.org/3si0CbA">listening guide.</a>   This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.

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“Financially Inclined” is all about money lessons for living life your own way. Every week, financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal makes learning about money simple, so you can make the most of your life. Because while money can't buy you happiness, it definitely can't hurt. This show is created by Marketplace, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance.