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.
Sprawling fields of lavender.
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6 Scholarships for Southerners

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dixie, the land of sweet tea, gumbo, sandy beaches, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and southern hospitality. The historical landscapes, colorful cities, delicious food, and tourist destinations can often overshadow the region’s history with education. For some, the first thing that comes to mind regarding attending college in the south is either SEC football or “party schools.” However, …
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6 Scholarships for Engineering Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
In recent years, the Engineering major has exploded to become one of the most popular in the country, due to interest in science, more institutions offering the major and, of course, great job prospects upon graduation. This has also lead to a rash of applications towards every highly-ranked institution in the country offering the popular …
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6 Community Service Scholarships

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Don’t believe everything you read. The millennial generation, decried and slammed by many for being selfish, has demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment to the community to an almost unprecedented level. According to a Forbes study, millennials are more likely to volunteer and emphasize the importance of volunteering than their Boomer or Gen X predecessors …
A farm with a pond in West Virginia.
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7 Scholarships for Students in West Virginia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The official state anthem of West Virginia, released in 1971 by folk singer John Denver, refers to the state as “almost heaven.” Denver’s musings in “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” regard the sweeping landscapes and beautiful natural wonder of the Mountaineer State, but also tell a subtext of a state that is full of salt-of-the-earth …
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6 Scholarships for Students in Maryland

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The state of Maryland, smack in the center of the mid-Atlantic region’s bustling corridor of cities that includes New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore, has long been home to some of the finest schools in the country. These schools include, among others, the University of Maryland-College Park, considered one of the top public research schools …
Rolling green and yellow hills in Wisconsin.
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7 Scholarships for Students in Wisconsin

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Smack in the center of the American midwest, people know the great state of Wisconsin for many things: massive, sprawling forests, the dairy and farming industries, and, of course, the Green Bay Packers football team. Wisconsinites are known for their pride in their state, which often acts as a destination for midwestern students looking for …
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7 Scholarships for Students in Connecticut

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The great state of Connecticut, sandwiched between New England fishing communities and the bustling metropolis of the greater New York Area, has long held the nickname of the “Constitution State.” While on the surface, the nickname may refer to the importance of Connecticut’s vote at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, there may be a subconscious …
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8 Scholarships for Students in Georgia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
While many know Georgia as the Peach State, lesser-known is the state motto: “Wisdom, Justice, Moderation.” All three values expressed can be seen in the state’s educational system, both public and private. Georgia students are encouraged to pursue wisdom, and those without the financial means to support themselves are given scholarship opportunities, exemplary of justice …
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8 Scholarships for Students in Florida

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Florida is known for its sandy beaches, world-class resorts, and swampy wildlife, among many other things. However, alongside tourist attractions, Florida contains several world-class institutions of higher learning. Additionally, young Floridians have the opportunity to follow their dreams through various scholarships offered all over the state. Here are just a few scholarships in Florida! Arts …

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