College Bound Parenting
Scholarship Sunday Newsletter
A weekly gathering of events, dollars, and wisdom for families raising college-bound children.
Upcoming Events
Back To School Edition
Join College Bound Parenting Founder Walter M. Pearson for a live deep dive into the five fundamental shifts that have transformed college admissions in just the last four years. Walk away with a clear understanding of what’s changed and, more importantly, a practical game plan to navigate these shifts successfully.
Find Money Sunday
Scholarship search strategies, building your targeted list, and getting coaching on finding the right opportunities for your student — with Gabrielle.
Link sent via email 15 min before.
College Success Execution Calls for 9th/10th Families
We guide 9th and 10th-grade families through their college prep journey with our monthly Execution Calls. Learn to leverage Ask Walter AI for smarter planning, implement our proven 9 Pillars framework, and gain the clarity needed to conquer your monthly tasks with confidence.
Zoom link inside CBP Village.
Winning Words Wednesday
Expert coaching on scholarship essays and personal statements — so your student stands out from the competition — with Gabrielle.
Link sent via email 15 min before.
Thursday Night Scholarship Talk
Live Q&A, scholarship strategy, and application tips with Gabrielle. Bring your questions and get real answers.
Link sent via email 15 min before.
Saturday Morning College Success Training
A live training session for CBP families.
Featured Scholarships
Cultivating the Next Generation of African American Leaders THE RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND NURTURING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. Opens Sept 1
Recognizes graduating seniors for achievement in education, leadership, and service.
QuestBridge National College Match
Matches high-achieving, low-income students with top partner colleges.
Ask Walter AI, In Action
Ask Walter AI — Prompts by Grade
Family Highlights
Kourtney Ellison
“Parent: Noni McKee, Esq. — the CBP methodology helped Kourtney land at Howard's School of Business.”
Thomas Mason
“Parent: Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason — Thomas earned a coveted spot in UMBC's Meyerhoff Scholars Program.”
Walton Yarbrough
“Parents: Arthur & Kourtney Yarbrough — Walton is heading to Howard as a Karsh STEM Scholar.”
Spotlight: New Members
Not Yet on the New Platform?
If you haven't made the move to the new CBP Village platform yet, let's talk it through together — grab a time on my calendar and I'll walk you through it.
Schedule a Time with Walter