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How to Start a Scholarship Program
Embarking on the noble journey of starting a scholarship fund is a powerful way to impact lives and leave a lasting legacy. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the critical aspects of creating a scholarship fund, from determining the right amount to ensuring your investment aligns seamlessly with your values and vision. Our 12-point… Read More
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9 Great Reasons for Brands to Sponsor Scholarships
*Updated June 11, 2021 U.S. student debt is at a record high, hitting $1.6 trillion in 2019. About 44 million students borrow to pay for college, with the average undergrad borrowing about $30,000. So, students desperately need help paying for college. Brands can help students through a scholarship program. There are so many reasons for… Read More
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Physical Books or E-Readers: Which Option Do Millennials Prefer?
In today’s increasingly technology-driven society, millennials are often stereotyped as being “all about digital.” It will come as a surprise then that, when it comes to reading, the younger generation may actually prefer curling up with a physical book over an e-reader, much more so than the older generation, according to a new study. In… Read More
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Why Men and Women Navigate Differently
Women tend to wander and take well-known routes to reach a familiar destination, while men prefer to take shortcuts and reach a destination more quickly, according to a new study. Led by Alexander Boone, a graduate student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UC Santa Barbara, the study is comprised of two… Read More
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Wikibuy eCommerce and Online Retail Scholarship – $2,500 – Apply Annually by August 21
Are you studying business while demonstrating academic excellence and strong entrepreneurial thinking? If so, this is the scholarship for you! [divider] Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.4. Applicants must have a major or minor in one of the following eligible fields of study: Business Administration and Management, Business (General), finance, accounting, or… Read More
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Are We Using Our Smartphones More Than We Think?
When was the last time you looked at your smartphone? For most people, checking for a text, email or update has become second nature, and now research proves that we look at our smartphone more often than we are even aware of. A team from two universities in the UK — Lancaster University and the… Read More
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A Human-Like 3D-Printed Smart Gel That Can Operate Underwater
A team of engineers from Rutgers University–New Brunswick has created a human-like 3D-printed smart gel that can walk underwater as well as grab and move objects. This new technology could lead to the development of soft robots that can mimic an octopus’s ability to walk underwater and bump into things without causing damage. In addition,… Read More
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String of ‘Highly Qualified Teachers’ Crucial for Student Success
Whether or not students graduate from college could be traced back to the quality of their high school teachers, a new study suggests. If students in high school are taught by a succession of teachers who majored or minored in their specific teaching subjects, rather than just a general teaching degree, they are more likely… Read More
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The Kaplan Group Annual Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by August 11
If you’re pursuing a business or law degree, check out this scholarship! [divider] Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.50. Applicants must study any of the following fields: MBA, Finance, Accounting, Law, Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, and Business Administration. Applicants must be enrolled in any accredited 2 year or 4 year college or… Read More
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9 Tips to Help You Overcome Test Anxiety
You know the feeling. It’s Sunday night and the big exam tomorrow is looming over you, like storm clouds threatening to ruin a sunny day. You can’t do poorly on this next exam or you won’t pass the class. So you study hard. You’ve spent hours buried in notes and textbooks but simply don’t feel… Read More
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Coastal Scholarship Program – $5,000 – Apply by July 1
Write an essay about how you plan to use your education to make a positive difference in the world for a chance to win! [divider] Eligibility: This scholarship is available to any undergraduate student currently enrolled in any accredited course for the 2017/2018 and/or 2018/2019 school year in the U.S. Eligible students who have already… Read More
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What Vitamin B12-Infused Plants Would Mean to the World
Vegans, vegetarians and those who can’t afford meat may no longer be faced with vitamin B12 deficiency, an issue that has long affected plant-based eaters, thanks to new research from the University of Kent, UK. Vitamin B12 (or cobalamin) is an essential dietary component that is neither made nor required by plants, leaving a large… Read More
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Crowdfunding: Women Face One Less Disadvantage In Business
Historically, female entrepreneurs have faced a disadvantage when seeking financial backing, but new research proves that perceived trustworthiness has made women more likely to gain financial support through crowdfunding platforms. Crowdfunding is a system where a group of amatuer investors make small donations to a new venture. Women have always encountered more challenges than men… Read More
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Is It Just a Fling, or Are You in It for the Long Haul? Here’s How You Can Tell
How can you tell if someone you just started dating will be your future spouse, or is just a few-month fling? Conventional wisdom and corny love stories tell us that the difference between “the one” and a short-term relationship is obvious. But, according to a new study, it’s not so clear at first. Research from… Read More
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You Deserve It! Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Monthly
Sign up for ScholarshipOwl to get entered to win this scholarship! [divider] Eligibility: You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories except for Rhode Island and Michigan. You must be 16 years of age or older. You must either be enrolled now, or will be… Read More
