Month: July 2017

  • NYCDivorceLawyers.com College Scholarship – $4,000 – Apply Annually by January 20

    NYCDivorceLawyers.com College Scholarship – $4,000 – Apply Annually by January 20

    Every college student could use $4,000. Check out this information and see if you’re eligible! Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an accredited college, in the USA. Must have a 3.3 GPA minimum. Available to part-time and full-time students. How to Apply: Write an essay answering the following questions: How have you grown as a student, due… Read More

  • Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest – $1,100 – Apply Biannually (Next Deadline: TBD)

    Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest – $1,100 – Apply Biannually (Next Deadline: TBD)

    This is a biannual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! Legal students or students interested in Law should apply for this scholarship! Eligibility: Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the current academic year. Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution. Applicants under… Read More

  • Declining Plant Diversity Affects Timing of Plant Flowering, According to Columbia University Research

    Declining Plant Diversity Affects Timing of Plant Flowering, According to Columbia University Research

    The early blooming of crops, which is primarily accredited to climate change, has caused years of headaches for farmers and gardeners. But new research from Columbia University finds that declining biodiversity may play an equal role in the timing of plants flowering. These recent findings demonstrate how biodiversity affects entire ecosystems, and could change the… Read More

  • Applying for Financial Aid in 8 Easy Steps

    Applying for Financial Aid in 8 Easy Steps

    College is expensive, but it may be possible for you to get financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and student loans — both federal and private. So, you should definitely apply for financial aid. You can save yourself up to tens of thousands of dollars each school year by applying for financial aid. … Read More

  • Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by October 15

    Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by October 15

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Getting a degree in health education isn’t cheap. This scholarship can help! Eligibility: The award is open to any student officially recognized as an undergraduate health education major at an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory. To… Read More

  • Amber’s Self-Driving Car-Sharing Alternative Will Obviate the Need for Car Ownership

    Amber’s Self-Driving Car-Sharing Alternative Will Obviate the Need for Car Ownership

    The world is in need of an automotive renovation. Fuel cars are expensive to own and repair, and are constantly pumping toxins into the air. Companies like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi industry and limited personal car usage, but they are expensive and do very little to help the environment. Now, a Dutch… Read More

  • 5 Qualities of Good College Advisors

    5 Qualities of Good College Advisors

    Many universities assign academic advisors to students in hopes of pairing a successful duo, so students can have an enriching educational experience. While these pairings are meant to be helpful, sometimes the assigned advisors may not be the right fit or they may lack specific qualities needed to help students succeed in the university setting.… Read More

  • No Greek Life? No Problem!

    No Greek Life? No Problem!

    The media’s portrayal of Greek life in college ranges from a well-rounded organization that promotes philanthropy and academia to students with the “Work Hard, Play Hard” mentality. Greek life on campus has its benefits, but there are universities that do not have Greek life present on campus for various reasons, which may include religious reasons,… Read More

  • Universities Introduce Media Literacy Courses to Combat Fake News

    Universities Introduce Media Literacy Courses to Combat Fake News

    Politics and media have always been surrounded by falsehoods, conspiracies and dishonesty. But with the rise of widespread communications tools, like the Internet and social media, we have reached a state of emergency. Now, in an effort to combat the spread of lies, universities and schools across the country are taking steps to make media… Read More

  • 7 Tips to Build a Network While You’re in College

    7 Tips to Build a Network While You’re in College

    Just because you’re still a college student doesn’t mean you should leave learning how to network effectively for later. Prepare for launching your career right now. The connections you make in college may become instrumental later in life. People you meet while working side jobs or during internships, professors who teach at your college, recent… Read More

  • Eastern Michigan University Reaches Nearly 100% Energy Self-Sufficiency with New Turbine

    Eastern Michigan University Reaches Nearly 100% Energy Self-Sufficiency with New Turbine

    As part of its $19.6 million project to become energy self-sufficient, Eastern Michigan University recently installed an energy-efficient turbine in its heating plant. The service of this new 7.8 megawatt turbine will make EMU practically self-sufficient in production of heat and electricity on campus.   In furtherance of the Co-Gen (co-generation) project, the university used… Read More

  • University of Richmond Uses New Honeybee Hives as Educational Tool

    University of Richmond Uses New Honeybee Hives as Educational Tool

    In an effort to combat declining honeybee population, University of Richmond in Virginia has recently installed two new honeybee hives on their campus. These hives will be used for sustainability and educational purposes.   “We rely on honeybees to pollinate our food,” Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability at the University of Richmond, told TUN. “These… Read More

  • ClickitTicket’s Scholarship – $500 – Apply Annually by December 1

    ClickitTicket’s Scholarship – $500 – Apply Annually by December 1

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Are you always going to live events? Then this might be your chance to make money off of those experiences! Eligibility: High school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school are eligible. Students who are currently… Read More

  • 5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses

    5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses

    Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world. College campuses can be a bubble for young adults where they can forget about some of the dangers of the world. Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with navigating campus at night. Universities recognize the dangers and have invested in… Read More

  • Study Tips: 7 Ways to Retain Information Better

    Study Tips: 7 Ways to Retain Information Better

    A college education of any sort requires immense reading, writing, and studying. A moment of freedom or leisure will be quickly followed by a bombardment of papers and exams. A college workload can be overwhelming. The best way to remedy the anxiety and stress caused by your classes is to find a proper way to… Read More

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