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6 Scholarships for Students in Utah

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The great state of Utah has a simple motto, abstaining from the flowery Latin language of states like Michigan (“Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice,” that is, “if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you,”) and the ironclad absolutes of the New Hampshires of the world (“Live free or die.”). No, the motto of Utah …

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6 Scholarships for Students in Nebraska

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

On Saturdays in the fall, 90,000 screaming football fans pack the Memorial Stadium in downtown Lincoln, decked out from head to toe in red, cheering on their Nebraska Huskers. The stadium, for that one day, is the third-largest city in Nebraska, more populous than the city of Bellevue. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is renowned nationally …

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6 Scholarships for Students In Oklahoma

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

A culture of competition has existed in Oklahoma since, at least, the late nineteenth century. After President Grover Cleveland issued a proclamation stating that the Oklahoman lands were available for cultivation and settlement, settlers rushed in from all over the map to see who could get there “sooner.” The state lovingly adopted the “sooner” moniker, …

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7 Scholarships for Students in Iowa

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Home to over 60 colleges and universities, Iowa is a state dedicated to excellence. Nicknamed the Hawkeye State, Iowa is known for its rich agriculture, diverse economy, booming business, and fascinating history–and for being College Raptor’s home state! If you’re lucky enough to live in the state and plan on attending college/university there, read on …

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5 Scholarships for Students in Nevada

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Known as the Silver State, Nevada is home to beautiful scenery and exciting history. The state also houses numerous colleges and universities. If you’re a student pursuing a higher education in Nevada, check out some of these Nevada scholarships. Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program Amount: $5,000 Deadline: April 6, 2020 The organization rewards this scholarship …

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5 Scholarships for Siblings

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Alison Gopnik, a professor of psychology and philosophy at the University of California, once attempted to explain the relationship between siblings via a cosmic metaphor. “If parents are the fixed stars in the child’s universe, the vaguely understood, distant but constant celestial spheres,” said Gopnik, “siblings are the dazzling, sometimes scorching comets whizzing nearby.” To …

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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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Scholarships for English Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

English Majors develop numerous valuable qualities that employers desire: critical thinking, communication skills, strong writing, the ability to interpret things from a different perspective, creativity, working under deadlines, persuasion, and in-depth reading. English Majors are an adaptable, well-rounded bunch, who can excel in a great number of careers. Below are just a few scholarships that …

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6 Scholarships for Pharmacy School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When sickness rears its ugly head, pharmacists are there to answer the call for help. By dispensing medication and working with other healthcare professionals, pharmacists get people feeling better and back on their feet. The world needs pharmacists and so several pharmacy scholarships have been founded in order to provide financial aid to the next …