The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2026

“A present for anxious parents.”—Honolulu Advertiser“Advice on applying for scholarships from start to finish.”—Town & Country Magazine“All students will profit from this highly detailed book.”—David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School“This guide (has) … practical tips on where to find scholarships; how to write effective applications, resumes, and winning essays; and how to get glowing recommendations and ace scholarship interviews.”—C.E. King, Iowa State University, Choice Magazine“A common sense approach to scholarship searches. The Ultimate Scholarship Book gives a down to earth step by step method of finding, applying for and winning scholarships.”—Lynda McGee, College Counselor, Downtown Magnets High School, Los Angeles“Upbeat tone and clear, practical advice.”—Book News

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe won more than $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to graduate from Harvard debt-free. They are the authors of 14 books including How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, Accepted! 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays and 1001 Ways to Pay for College. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.