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Scholarship Saves Megan Mega 'Out-of-Pocket' Bucks!
By Rochelle DelGaizo Billera
October 2001

The CollegeBound Network NewsClick -- Megan Siren was at a local community pool where she had worked as a lifeguard when she got word of her scholarship winnings.

"I was very shocked, but excited [upon hearing the news]," says Megan, now a freshman at University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, who initially discovered the scholarship while surfing the Internet. "I was speechless."

Even though Megan was an avid tennis player, boasted an impressive 4.0 GPA, participated in community service (she distributed Christmas gifts to needy children, cleaned up local ground sites, and served food to shelter residents), and submitted acceptable letters of recommendation, she was still amazed at receiving an award from Mervyn's and the Women's Sports Foundation Scholarship Fund. The scholarship recognizes young women who have shown excellence in sports and academics, by helping them to pursue a college education.

Megan was overwhelmed to find out that she was among 240 female student-athletes who had won the $1,000 portion of Mervyn's scholarship. Imagine her surprise when she advanced to the semifinal round, and was ultimately chosen as a $10,000 winner?!

Inspired by her scholarship success with Mervyn's, Megan sought out other college cash opportunities for which she applied. Her efforts paid off when she was granted an additional $10,000 of combined various local scholarships.

With a strong will, determination, and a lack of financial worries, Megan is sure to make a huge splash into her college career.