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2 strategies and tactics for Scholarships

What is Scholarships strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Scholarships strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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How to write your own Scholarships strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Scholarships strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Scholarships tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for developing a Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Marketing and Communications

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen brand recognition and awareness

    • Conduct a brand audit to identify strengths and areas for improvement
    • Create a unified branding guideline to be distributed across all departments
    • Organise a series of brand-focused workshops for FNU staff
    • Develop a consistent messaging strategy highlighting FNU's dual roles
    • Engage professional designers to update FNU's visual identity
    • Leverage successful alumni stories in marketing materials and campaigns
    • Launch a digital campaign featuring student testimonials and experiences
    • Collaborate with influencers and media for broader reach
    • Use targeted social media ads to reach potential students
    • Monitor brand perception through regular surveys and social listening
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance stakeholder engagement and partnerships

    • Map out key stakeholders and create a targeted engagement plan
    • Develop an alumni relations strategy that includes networking events
    • Launch a newsletter for staff, students, and alumni to foster connection
    • Establish partnerships with local and international businesses
    • Organise industry panels and talks at FNU to increase visibility
    • Promote collaborative research initiatives with partner institutions
    • Host bi-annual stakeholder forums to discuss university progress
    • Develop student ambassador programs to engage current and prospective students
    • Launch campaigns highlighting student achievements in local communities
    • Implement stakeholder feedback mechanisms to improve relationships
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Drive a digital transformation and innovation in marketing

    • Adopt advanced digital marketing tools and platforms
    • Create a dedicated content team for social media management
    • Introduce monthly podcasts focusing on trends and experiences at FNU
    • Enhance the FNU website with a user-friendly experience
    • Run SEO and content marketing campaigns to increase organic reach
    • Engage in targeted email marketing for different audience segments
    • Invest in analytics tools to assess digital campaign performance
    • Produce engaging video content showcasing the university's offerings
    • Use virtual reality for interactive virtual tours of campus facilities
    • Launch digital education initiatives to support online learning goals

Strategies and tactics for developing pathways for student athletes

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen club infrastructure

    • Recruit experienced coaches with NCAA connections
    • Invest in state-of-the-art training facilities
    • Establish a mentorship programme with former NCAA athletes
    • Create a robust scouting network across Somerset
    • Develop a data-driven performance monitoring system
    • Schedule regular skill development workshops
    • Organise annual basketball clinics with NCAA coaches
    • Form strategic partnerships with sports performance experts
    • Implement mental and physical wellness programmes
    • Secure sponsorships to fund infrastructure improvements
  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance competitive performance

    • Set clear performance targets for CBSQ division competition
    • Develop specialised training plans for each athlete
    • Analyse competitor performance to devise effective strategies
    • Schedule regular friendly matches against higher division teams
    • Conduct bi-annual performance reviews for players
    • Use video analysis tools to review games and practices
    • Encourage participation in elite basketball camps and tournaments
    • Create a leadership development programme for team captains
    • Establish a reward system for achieving competitive milestones
    • Engage in continuous feedback loops with players and coaches
  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Facilitate scholarship attainment

    • Identify and target key NCAA programmes aligned with student goals
    • Create an advisory team for scholarship applications
    • Develop a tracking system for student-athlete academic performance
    • Host annual college recruitment showcases for NCAA scouts
    • Provide workshops on scholarship essay writing and interviews
    • Connect students with former scholarship recipients for guidance
    • Establish strong communication channels with NCAA compliance officers
    • Organise SAT/ACT preparation classes for students
    • Create profiles for each student highlighting athletic achievements
    • Set up a scholarship fund to support students without full NCAA scholarships

How to track your Scholarships strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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