Morgan Staub

Morgan Staub is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he majored in English Literature. He served as visual arts editor for Geneseo's acclaimed literary journal, Gandy Dancer, and was the first place recipient of the school's 2017 Lucy Harmon Writing Award in Literary Fiction.
Lake McDonald in Montana at sunset.
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4 Scholarships for Students in Montana

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the largest, and most under-appreciated, states in the union is Montana, which has the well-deserved moniker of “the Treasure State”. Montana is brimming with both natural and historic importance, overflowing with treasure for visitors to discover. Glacier National Park captivates millions of visitors each year with its crystal blue lakes and snowcapped peaks. …
A close-up of a camera sitting on a table.
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3 Scholarships for Photography Students

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
As the famous phrase, which originated in early 20th century newspapers, says, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. While some college-bound students hammer away at thousand-word essays, attempting to follow in the footsteps of those before them in these argumentative papers, others choose a different path. Some decide to forgo a thousand words, replacing …
A picture of Kansas City's downtown.
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3 Scholarships for Students in Kansas

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Located smack-dab in the middle of the continental United States, the state of Kansas is known for many different things. It is the birthplace of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, the setting of L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece The Wizard of Oz, and home to one of the largest Native American populations in the nation. In addition …
A large commercial jet taking off.
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3 Scholarships for Aviation Students

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright scratched the skies of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903, mankind has continued to reach for the stars through careers in aviation. From the first gliders to the commercial jet boom of the fifties up to today’s majestic Boeing 787 “Dreamliner,” the air industry has continued to expand and, …
A lighthouse on a hill with a white and red house next to it.
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3 Scholarships for Students in Rhode Island

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The great Greek playwright Aeschylus, who influenced everyone from Aristophanes to Robert F. Kennedy, once said, “From a small seed, a mighty trunk may grow.” It is yet another reminder not to judge things on their size or outward appearance, because, after all, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Perhaps no state proves Aeschylus …
A beige and orange house in New England.
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3 Scholarships for New England Students

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
When one thinks of New England, several things immediately pop into the mind’s eye. Beautiful fall foliage, tall mountains, sprawling lakes, bustling cities by the sea, and, perhaps above all, the people. New Englanders are passionate, standing steadfast in their pride for their region, their neighbors, and their Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins. (Note: The writer …
A red lighthouse by the shore of a beach.
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3 Scholarships for Students in Michigan

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Michigan’s state motto, inscribed on the state’s flag in the original Latin, looks like something out of the works of Cicero or Ovid. Below the state’s seal, supported by an elk, a moose, and an eagle, lie the words Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice. Literally translated, it is an advertisement for the state: If you …
A person at a stove stirring a pot.
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3 Scholarships for Culinary Arts Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The United States is known for many things worldwide, both positive and negative, but one thing that remains constant through all lenses is our culinary diversity. Whether it’s seafood and gumbo in New Orleans, pizza and deli sandwiches in New York, steak in Chicago, or sushi in San Francisco, our country has held steadfast to …
The Dallas city skyline at night.
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5 Scholarships for Students in Texas

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Lone Star State. It’s indisputably one of the most iconic state nicknames, high on the list with New York (the Empire State) and California (the Golden State). However, while New York and California’s nicknames reflect a desire to lead, to convince others of their state’s glory, Texas’s moniker shouts clearly that they are independent, …

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