Month: May 2017

  • Must-Know Banking and Money Tips for Students Studying Abroad

    Must-Know Banking and Money Tips for Students Studying Abroad

    If you are going to study abroad, you should understand the local banking system and currency and make financial plans before you start wandering the streets of your new home. Banking and money differ a great deal depending on the country you are traveling to. While the U.S. dollar is widely accepted, you will still… Read More

  • 7 Healthy Alternatives to Caffeine

    7 Healthy Alternatives to Caffeine

    It’s finals week. Many students are burning the midnight oil, getting plenty of study time in before final exams. If you’re one of those students, you might find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee in hopes of getting a caffeine kick. Coffee shops on and around campus are at their busiest during this time.… Read More

  • The Azazie Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 31

    The Azazie Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 31

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Interest in technology and the fashion industry is useful for this scholarship! Eligibility: AZAZIE Scholarships are available to high school seniors (graduating before July 1, 2017) and college freshmen and sophomore students in the U.S. and Canada. Students must be enrolled… Read More

  • The AWeber Developing Futures Scholarship – $2,500 – Apply Annually by May 31

    The AWeber Developing Futures Scholarship – $2,500 – Apply Annually by May 31

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Digital communications has had a large impact on the business world. Make sure to reflect that in your application! Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at a college or university for the Fall semester of the following school year. Applicants must be… Read More

  • Junk Car Medics Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 4

    Junk Car Medics Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 4

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Do you recycle or plan on getting into recycling? If so then this is the scholarship for you! Eligibility: Must be currently in last year of high school, or currently a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in a college or university. How… Read More

  • The Illuminating Ideas Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 12

    The Illuminating Ideas Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 12

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Find a way your school can stop wasting energy for a chance to win this scholarship! Eligibility: You must be a graduating senior in high school or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation no earlier than December… Read More

  • IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest – up to $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 1

    IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest – up to $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 1

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] The essay topic for this scholarship changes every year so be sure to keep checking back! Eligibility: Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community… Read More

  • Academic Achiever Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 31

    Academic Achiever Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by May 31

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] This scholarship is for students with a great academic track record! Eligibility: Must have a minimum 3.75 GPA. Scholarship is available for high school seniors and current college students nationwide. Must be attending a 4-year college or university. How to Apply:… Read More

  • EssaysCapital Writing Contest – Up to $3,000 – Apply Annually by June 25

    EssaysCapital Writing Contest – Up to $3,000 – Apply Annually by June 25

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Are you one of those people who are thrilled to offer help when someone says “please write my essay?” Then this is the contest for you! Eligibility: All college students are eligible. How to Apply: Make your pick and write an… Read More

  • Best Counseling Degrees Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Biannually by November 15 & April 15

    Best Counseling Degrees Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Biannually by November 15 & April 15

    This is a biannual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] This is a good scholarship for students pursuing a career in counseling. Eligibility: Be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited higher learning institution. Have U.S. citizenship as verified by a passport, birth certificate, or other approved methods here.… Read More

  • Natural Healthy Living Scholarship – $500 – Apply Annually by July 18

    Natural Healthy Living Scholarship – $500 – Apply Annually by July 18

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] A passion for health and wellness is recommended for this scholarship! Eligibility: All applicants must be undergraduate or postgraduate students. How to Apply: To be eligible to participate in this scholarship you must: Complete a 1000 word essay on: “Nutrition Over… Read More

  • Shear Comfort Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply Biannually by April 15 & October 15

    Shear Comfort Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply Biannually by April 15 & October 15

    This is a biannual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] An interest in the automotive industry is essential for this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada in an undergraduate or graduate engineering, automotive technology, or similar program related to the… Read More

  • OWN IT Summit Bridges the Female Leadership Gap

    OWN IT Summit Bridges the Female Leadership Gap

    As of fall 2014, women account for 55 percent of undergraduates enrolled at four-year colleges in the U.S. Women continue to break barriers, but often their successes are still cut short. Despite women leading the country’s percentage of college graduates and making up a larger portion of the workforce, there are not many women in… Read More

  • Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students

    Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students

    If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring to another college, this is the right place for you to start. I speak from personal experience. I was so stressed as a high school senior and had no idea what I was doing. I felt I had no passion,… Read More

  • Virginia Tech Residential Leadership Community Ties Praxis Projects to Sustainable Development Goals

    Virginia Tech Residential Leadership Community Ties Praxis Projects to Sustainable Development Goals

    In September 2015, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by 193 United Nations members to end poverty and hunger, protect our planet and ensure that every single person enjoys peace and prosperity. It was a call to action for global involvement that has inspired many universities, including Virginia Tech, to take action towards them.… Read More

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