About Going Merry

Raymond was trying to help his then-girlfriend (now wife) apply for scholarships when he saw how bad the application process was. He then decided to invest an unhealthy amount of time into fixing it.

True story: the very first thing Allyson’s dad said when she got into college was: “How are we going to pay for this?” Without scholarships, financial aid, and maxing out student loans, it wouldn’t have been a reality. So Allyson is excited to help make education as accessible as possible to other students.

Coming to the US for the first time to attend college, William felt the painful process of finding scholarships and financial aid. Despite receiving some support to cover his tuition, he wished something like Going Merry had existed at the time.

Randy grew up in Hong Kong and attended college in the US. He wants to fix the scholarship application process and help others be able to realize their educational dreams.

Adrian wanted to make the most of college and pursue a subject that allowed him to help others. Studying computer science pushed him to learn new things and challenge himself. Using these skills, he wants to help others get an equal chance at receiving a quality education.

Having experienced the difficulty of searching and applying for scholarships firsthand, Tin aims to do her part in helping students close the financial gap in paying for college. She firmly believes that education is nothing short of life-changing and thus, should be made accessible to all.

Bethany is a first-generation graduate who navigated applying to universities and financial aid alone. She funded her education with full-time work, scholarships, and student loans. Bethany is passionate about assisting others in pursuing their education with the smallest financial burden possible.

Brianna found it difficult to find scholarships that aligned with her personality and background when applying to college. While she did receive aid and scholarship awards, she wishes that there had been something similar to Going Merry to make the process easier.

Christine recalls the confusing and frustrating process of applying for financial aid and scholarships. She wishes Going Merry had been around to help guide her through that process. She hopes to help simplify this system so every student can achieve their educational goals.

Relying on scholarships to pay for his college fees, Dat truly understands the frustration and anxiety of managing finances to pursue a dream education. Scholarships and financial aid can change their path and their life entirely. Joining Going Merry, he wants to contribute to the mission of supporting students and parents to have affordable education.

A first-generation college graduate, Eleanna remembers the importance of applying for scholarships. Having access to scholarships changes the game and makes education obtainable. Eleanna earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications at 19 years old with the help of scholarships. Remember, you can do this!

As the youngest of four, Erika was no stranger to the stress of the college application process. Even with all the wisdom of her older siblings, there was still a lot to learn. Erika is thrilled to work on a team that strives to make college more affordable and accessible for everyone.

A first-generation college graduate, Grant has always had a passion for making higher education more accessible and approachable for everyone. With 10 years of experience in higher ed admissions, Grant knows the challenges students face when trying to finance their education.

Helen is as a first-generation college graduate whose awarded scholarship alleviated financial burdens, allowing her to fully immerse herself in her studies and personal growth. Joining Going Merry not only enables her to give back but also empowers her to help other deserving students access life-changing opportunities and transform their educational journey, just as she did.

Thanks to many scholarships, Hyerin could get through college and learn engineering. She has always wanted to help students like her, so she came across Going Merry and joined the team as an engineer. Hyerin takes pride in quickly solving problems for users and making Going Merry even better.

Janine was able to get through college through her parents' grit and her relatives' generosity. However, she recognizes not everyone is as fortunate to have similar circumstances. Now that she works at Going Merry, she is glad to be a part of a company that empowers disadvantaged students to reach their goals.

Having benefited from a full academic scholarship himself, Joshua strongly believes that education should be accessible to everyone. At Going Merry, Josh aims to enhance the scholarship-seeking process for students by providing impactful features to increase their chances of success. The future is in your hands!

As someone who received tuition waivers and scholarships, Karin wants other students to also have the same opportunities. At Going Merry, Karin hopes to improve students' experience when applying for scholarships with the best quality app.

As a first generation college graduate, finding ways to pay for college was a new journey for Meg and her family. While she did receive some scholarships, the bulk of her education was funded through working full time and student loans. This experience motivates her to help students take on as little debt as possible.

When Harum decided to continue his study into university, his parents said that they could only support his accommodation but not his tuition and fees. He tried to find help and finally got a fully funded scholarship from the government. At Going Merry, Harum hopes he can help students with the same challenges to get scholarships and any financial help that they need.

Sherlyn saw the constant struggle of her parents trying to pay off the expensive tuition fees back in the day and wished there were more options for scholarships back then. By getting the chance to be part of Going Merry, Sherlyn aims to ease the burden of students and their families by contributing to the company cause.