Month: July 2017

  • The Skylight Effect Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by February 28

    The Skylight Effect Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by February 28

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Even though this scholarship is photography-themed, it is open to all majors! Eligibility: Must be planning to enroll or be enrolled in undergraduate study at any accredited college or university within the current academic school year. Must have at least a… Read More

  • San Francisco State University Graduate Student Studies Female Musculature for Space Travel

    San Francisco State University Graduate Student Studies Female Musculature for Space Travel

    A San Francisco State University student analyzed muscle biopsies from a previous study initiated at California State University, Long Beach and discovered unexpected results regarding female musculature. Marsh found that female astronaut musculature can manage a prolonged spaceflight better than male astronauts’ because their muscles might not be as affected during spaceflight. Kaylie Marsh is… Read More

  • TechAccel Partners with Research Universities to Meet Increasing Global Demand for Food

    TechAccel Partners with Research Universities to Meet Increasing Global Demand for Food

    The global demand for food is rapidly rising and becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. By 2050, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion and food demand is supposed to increase anywhere between 58% and 98%. There is substantial confusion and uncertainty surrounding the world’s ability to meet these growing demands. A number of… Read More

  • Energy-Recycling Device Make Climbing Stairs Easier

    Energy-Recycling Device Make Climbing Stairs Easier

    Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have developed a device that reuses the energy generated from descending stairs to make climbing stairs easier. The device provides a practical solution for millions of people who find it difficult to navigate stairs for various reasons, including degenerative joint disease, injury, and surgery. The new device, interactive… Read More

  • University of Sheffield Scientists’ Groundbreaking Research, Inspired by Photosynthesis, Paves Way for Future Inventions

    University of Sheffield Scientists’ Groundbreaking Research, Inspired by Photosynthesis, Paves Way for Future Inventions

    We all learned about photosynthesis at some point in our education. We were taught that plants use sunlight to synthesize energy for their survival while creating oxygen for us to breathe.   This process, which defines life as we know it, is simple to grasp. But how do plants actually convert light into energy? That’s… Read More

  • Bespaardeals Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by July 14

    Bespaardeals Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by July 14

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Write a short essay for a chance to win $1,000 Eligibility: Be a U.S. or European citizen or possess an authorization to study in the U.S. or EU. Be accepted into a United States or European university or college and attend… Read More

  • Piano-reviews.com Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by August 15

    Piano-reviews.com Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by August 15

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] If you are a social media veteran, then this might be the scholarship for you! Eligibility: This scholarship is only for students who are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools. How to Apply:  Write a 600-1,000 word essay on Social Media… Read More

  • Thomas Law Offices Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Biannually (Next Deadline: January 8)

    Thomas Law Offices Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Biannually (Next Deadline: January 8)

    This is a biannual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Make sure to write a unique and convincing essay for this scholarship! Eligibility: Students can be attending or planning to attend any college or graduate school in the United States. All applicants must be attending or plan on attending for their first… Read More

  • m.s.Woods Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply Annually by December 31

    m.s.Woods Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply Annually by December 31

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] What does home mean to you? Is community important to you? Eligibility: This scholarship is open to any student who is attending or has been accepted to an official, accredited U.S. college or university by the application deadline. How to Apply:… Read More

  • Suez Corporate Scholars Program – $5,000 – Apply Annually by May 1

    Suez Corporate Scholars Program – $5,000 – Apply Annually by May 1

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Help yourself this school year by applying for this scholarship! Eligibility: Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident. Must be a sophomore or junior. How to Apply: Write an essay that includes your… Read More

  • Matinée Multilingual Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by January 5

    Matinée Multilingual Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by January 5

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Don’t miss out on this scholarship! Eligibility: This Matinée Scholarship opportunity is open to any student enrolled in an accredited college or university in the USA, Canada or the United Kingdom. How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship, each applicant… Read More

  • Jack Kinnaman Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Annually by April 15

    Jack Kinnaman Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Annually by April 15

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Working towards your degree can be a little easier with this scholarship! Eligibility: Student must be a member of the NEA Student Program. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. How to Apply: List the NEA Student Program activities in which… Read More

  • Parents Need To Know Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by December 1

    Parents Need To Know Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by December 1

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] This scholarship is for parents who also go to school!   Eligibility: High School and College students are eligible to apply. How to Apply: Make a 3-4 minute video that includes some of the following topics: Describe the challenges of studying… Read More

  • 5 Ways to Pay Off College Student Loans Faster

    5 Ways to Pay Off College Student Loans Faster

    *Updated January 31, 2020 U.S. student debt hit $1.6 trillion in 2019, and the average undergrad is borrowing about $30,000 to pay for their college education.  Student loan indebtedness has an adverse impact on the major life decisions typically made by young adults. According to a 2019 SoFI survey of more than 1,000 millennials, ages… Read More

  • University of Minnesota and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Researchers Cryopreserve Zebrafish Embryos

    University of Minnesota and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Researchers Cryopreserve Zebrafish Embryos

    In 1949, Chris Polge won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his ability to cryopreserve or freeze sperm cells. Since then, advancements in cryopreservation technology have led to the successful freezing and thawing of human embryos and eggs. This known technology also works for similar mammals and wildlife species. But until now, researchers have failed… Read More

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