Maximize the Impact of Your Scholarship Program.

We're a team of experts dedicated to supporting philanthropic organizations, institutions, and donors in maximizing the impact of their scholarship programs.

We believe scholarships are powerful tools for positive change, breaking down barriers to education, fostering workforce readiness, and driving social mobility. The impact ripples outward, creating a brighter future for individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

At Students First Consulting, scholarships are our passion.

Our Partners

  • Foundations

    We partner with you to design and manage high-impact scholarship programs that align with your mission.

  • Colleges & Universities

    We partner you to optimize scholarship programs, enhance student success, and achieve institutional goals.

  • Nonprofits

    We help you ensure that your student support programs align with your and your donors’ intents and maximize your support for students.

  • Individuals & Families

    We guide you in creating a strategic scholarship legacy that reflects your values and maximizes educational opportunities.

  • Philanthropic Advisors

    We collaborate with you to provide expert advice and support to your clients on impactful scholarship giving.

Services

  • Build a high-impact program tailored to your organization’s and program’s specific goals.

  • Streamline your scholarship program's operations, creating for you a more efficient and effective program that maximizes its impact.

  • Build a highly skilled and knowledgeable team, prepared to deliver exceptional program management.

  • Empower your staff with the support and expertise they need to excel in their roles.

  • Address your program's urgent needs, from temporary staffing to strategic guidance.

  • Choose the right technology to accomplish your goals, and ensure a smooth implementation.

  • Identify leading trends, potential partners, and any gaps in your current offerings.

  • Leverage our team of scholarship experts to elevate your brand and empower your audience.

  • Get expert guidance on using 529 higher education savings accounts to award scholarships, including in creating and evaluating pilot programs.

Our Team

  • Erika Orsulak

    Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

  • Julia Da Silva

    Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

  • Sarah Battersby

    Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

About Us

What Our Clients Say

  • “What a difference this year! It's been amazing to have your help.”

    Community Foundation Client

  • "Worth every penny!"

    Nonprofit Client

  • "One of our best decisions this year."

    Community Foundation Client

  • "The go-to experts in scholarship programs. They deliver outstanding results."

    National Scholarship Providers Association

  • "I've worked with countless consultants but none compare to Students First Consulting."

    Private Foundation Client

Let’s Chat!

We’d love to hear how we can best support your scholarship program needs.

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