Mercy M

Grant Writer & Scholarship Research Consultant

Self Employed • ZZP

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 3 mos

My work is all about helping people navigate systems that were designed to be confusing. For students, that means guiding them through scholarship applications for big-name programs like DAAD, Chevening, and MEXT. I don't just edit their essays. I actually sit with them and figure out their unique story, then help them present it in a way that clicks with selection committees. I recently helped a student apply for the OPB Foundation STEM to Flowers Scholarship, which was a high-stakes, tight-turnaround project. I handled the research, made sure they met every single eligibility requirement, and walked them through the entire submission. We got it done in about a week, and the relief on their face when we saw the confirmation was everything. I bring that same approach to entrepreneurs who are building businesses. I help them write business plans, create pitch decks, and track down funding opportunities, whether that's grants, loans, or investors. I've learned that most people have great ideas but struggle with the paperwork, so I fill that gap. Every project feels different, but the goal is always the same: make my clients feel prepared, confident, and ahead of the game.