“Virtual Assistant – Scholarship Applications (Research + Application Completion)”

Job Title: Virtual Assistant – Scholarship & Grant Applications

About Me: I’m a busy professional seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful, and organized VA to help me and my family secure scholarships for college. I need someone who can not only research opportunities but also fully complete the application process from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

1. Research scholarships and grants based on student profile submitted by employer (e.g., age, GPA, intended field of study, location, demographics, special interests, etc.)

2. Create a Google Sheets tracking document that outlines scholarship opportunities, application details, and tracking of what is needed, when submitted, deadlines, and decision dates.

3. Utilize Google Drive to keep track of documents and to download a copy of applications submitted.

4. Review scholarship eligibility requirements and provide summaries for each opportunity in a Google Sheets document.

5. Request from employer all required supporting documents (transcripts, recommendation letters, essays, etc.). Make sure the spreadsheet tracks the outstanding requests to employer and receipt dates of what was needed.

6. If the application requires an essay, I will provide the essay content — your role will be to insert it into the application and ensure proper formatting.

7. Fully complete scholarship application forms with provided information, making absolute sure NOT to apply to scholarships that do not meet the student's eligibility criteria.

8. Update the Google Worksheet to show what scholarship was applied for, the login, password, and any other relevant information needed to the applicant to log in and check on the status.

9. Track deadlines and ensure all applications are submitted on time.

10. Keep a detailed record of applications submitted and statuses in Google Sheet file.

Qualifications:

1. Strong research skills with proven experience in finding U.S.-based scholarships and grants
2. Familiarity with college or scholarship application processes
3. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in form completion
4. Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and basic file management
5. Ability to follow instructions carefully and maintain confidentiality of personal information
6. (Bonus) Prior experience assisting students with scholarship or grant applications

Work Hours & Pay:
* Part-time, project-based (estimated 10 hours/week)
* Flexible schedule — as long as deadlines are met
* Pay range: $6 – $9/hour USD (depending on experience)
* Paypal Payments

How to Apply:
* Send your resume/CV
* Provide examples of scholarships/grants you have successfully researched or applied for on behalf of a client/student
* Complete the Skills Test below and submit it along with your application
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Skills Test – Scholarship & Grant Application VA

Instructions:
Please complete all parts of this skills test and send your responses in a single Google Doc or PDF. You may use the internet for research. Time yourself — this should take no more than 55 minutes total.

Part 1 – Scholarship Research (45 minutes)

Scenario:
You are helping a 17-year-old African-American high school senior from Atlanta, GA with a GPA of 3.5. They are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering at a 4-year university.

Task:
Find 3 scholarships that this student would qualify for and Create a tracking table in Google Sheets that includes:

1. Scholarship Name
2. Award Amount
3. Deadline
4. Required Documents (checklist format)
5. Status (Not Started / In Progress / Submitted)
6. Eligibility Criteria
7. Link to Application/Information
8. Submission Requirements:

Part 2 – Application Form Completion (10 minutes)

Scenario:
I have provided the details below for a fictional scholarship application.

Task:
Using the details provided, fill out the mock application form (please message me for link). Ensure all sections are completed accurately and formatted properly.

Provided Applicant Details:
Name: Jordan Carter
Address: 123 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30331
DOB: May 12, 2007
GPA: 3.5
Contact: ---------- , jordanC156@email.com
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
Extracurriculars: Science National Honor Society President, Marching Band Drumline, National Honor Society, Kappa League
Parent Contact: Yolanda Carter, ---------- , yolanda@email.com
Essay: (Will be provided separately — for this test, just insert “Essay provided by client” in the essay section)

Submit all parts in a single Google Doc or PDF (link or attachment)

Ensure all links work and are accessible

Name your file: YourName_ScholarshipVA_Test