Marianne Ragins is the publisher of www.scholarshipworkshop.com and winner of $400,000+ in scholarship money. She has been helping students and parents with the scholarship process for over 20 years. Marianne received an MBA from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree from Florida A & M University .As perhaps the first student ever to amass nearly half a million dollars in scholarship money, Marianne Ragins has been featured in many publications including USA Today, People, and Newsweek. Ragins is the president of The Scholarship Workshop and sponsor of the Leading the Future II and Ragins Braswell National Scholarships. She is a Certified Speaking Professional who consistently speaks with parent and student groups about financing college and reducing tuition bills. She is the author of Winning Scholarships for College, The Scholarship Monthly Planner, and College Survival & Success Skills 101.