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#MyCredibleFuture Scholarship by Credible – $10,000 – Apply by October 31
📌 Visit Credible.com to compare your options for student loan refinancing, private student loans or personal loans. ABOUT CREDIBLE: Credible is the smart and simple way to find your student, parent, or refinancing loan. Prequalified, competitive rates from multiple lenders are displayed side-by-side, so you can choose the right loan for your needs. Learn more about Credible… Read More
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NYU and Ohio State University Help NYC Find Solutions to Harmful Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is a major issue in New York City (NYC) and other cities in the country. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 individuals in NYC alone are exposed to harmful noise levels. That number, when applied to other U.S. cities with more than 4 million residents, means that over 72 million people… Read More
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ATOPDAILY Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by November 11
ATOPDAILY is offering this $1,000 scholarship to a student who writes about their inspiration in life. [divider] Eligibility: Students of all majors and grade levels are welcome to apply. How to Apply: Write a 1000+ word essay on the following topic: A short essay about your inspiration in life. Send your attached essay in .pdf… Read More
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Lynchburg College Student Wins Award for Analysis of an Impact-Monitoring Device Used to Detect Concussions
As a former high school football player myself, I am well aware of the dangers concussions and head trauma pose to both student and professional athletes — possibly the greatest of these dangers being that a concussion could go undetected for a long period of time after the injury has been sustained. Concern over this… Read More
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Singing As Therapy: Northern Arizona University’s Choir for People with Parkinson’s Disease
The Mountain Tremors, Northern Arizona University’s choir in Flagstaff, Arizona, helps residents with Parkinson’s keep the detrimental effects of the disease at bay. Parkinson’s is a progressive movement disorder that is currently classified as an incurable neurological disease. Over time, the disease erodes one’s ability to move, speak, think and emote. While Parkinson’s is not… Read More
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Can I Borrow Your Jacket to Charge My Phone? Vanderbilt University Researchers Turn Clothing Into Renewable Power Generators
Every movement made by a human being expends energy. Specifically, movement of any part of the body requires our muscles to convert glucose (our body’s main source of fuel) into kinetic energy (movement). The most common processes of generating usable electricity convert the kinetic energy of moving water, wind, internal combustion engines, or steam into… Read More
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Mister Fantastic? UC Santa Barbara and Stanford University Researchers Develop Soft Robot That Stretches From Its Tip
While robots are used in manufacturing industries, the military, space exploration, transportation, and medical applications, there hasn’t been one that could extend its reach until now. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Stanford University have created a “soft” robot that could extend its tip and change its direction without moving its… Read More
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Cardiff University Researchers Get Closer to A Cure for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s affects more than half a million people in the UK and more than five million people in the U.S. Now, researchers led by Cardiff University are closer to finding a cure for dementia after discovering two risk genes that could lead scientists to understand the brain of those with the disease. “These genes reinforce… Read More
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ETH Zurich Researchers Develop Soft Artificial Heart Using 3D-Printing Method and Silicone
Heart failure is a major problem afflicting about 26 million people around the world. In the U.S. alone, about 6.5 million people suffer from heart failure, and the the number is projected to rise to 8 million by 2030, according to the American Heart Association. When heart failure reaches end stage, heart transplant may be… Read More
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6 Tips to Develop Creative and Critical Thinking Skills Essential for the Information Age
Today’s job market has very little room for routine work. The information age calls for creative-minded engineers, designers, and researchers to propel our technological advancements. Creative and critical thinking skills enable people to come up with innovative solutions for everyday problems. Recent advancements in technology and sustainability demonstrate that the world is drifting away from… Read More
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Want to Live Longer? New Harvard University Study Shows Improving Diet Over Time Reduces Risk of Death
New research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that it is possible to reduce the risk of premature death by improving our diet over a span of 12 years. According to the study, we could live longer by eating healthier — more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish — over… Read More
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Revature Partners with CUNY and WiTNY to Expand Opportunities for Women in Technology
Equality and diversity foster innovation in every work environment. After many years of suppression, women now make up a commanding 57 percent of the professional U.S. workforce. While many strides have been taken to integrate women into a broad range of professional occupations, some fields still hold significant gender gaps. One of which, is technology.… Read More
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Filmora Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply by September 30
Channel your inner creativity for a chance to win this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or University, located anywhere in the world for the current academic year. How to Apply: Using FilmoraGo make a 1-3 minute video on any positive topic you choose. Video must be both insightful and creative. Upload your video… Read More
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PDFelement Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Apply Before December 31
Get creative with this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or University, located anywhere in the world for the current academic year. How to Apply: Create 2-3 minute video on the topic of “PDF in education.” Submit your video to Scholarship@wondershare.com and include your name, email, and institution.The PDFelement team will add… Read More
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HelpTeaching.com Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by June 1
This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! Children’s story writers might have an advantage for this scholarship! Eligibility: Applicants must be current High School or College Students located in the United States or Canada. How to Apply: To apply for the scholarship, applicants should submit a short story or informational article for… Read More
