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Scholarships for Chess Players

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The famed German writer Johan Wolfgang von Goethe once said, “Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game”. The metaphor of chess-as-life repeats many times over history, but the basic idea remains the same. The game, which revolves around sacrifices of certain pieces to strike …

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Scholarships for Students with ADHD

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

According to recent statistics, around 11% of adolescents suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The diagnosed are disproportionately young millennials, a subject that has led to public figures, from psychologists to rapper Kendrick Lamar, referring to our generation “Generation ADHD.” This term glosses over the debilitating effects of the disorder. These effects cannot be …

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Scholarships for Astronomy Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

In the summer of 1969, Neil Armstrong landed a foot softly in a pile of moon dust, turned to look back towards the planet that propelled him to his current destination, and said, “…that’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since our first successful journey to the moon over forty …

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Scholarships for Elementary Education Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Of the many career paths open to higher education students, there are few more selfless than going into elementary education. A field often under-appreciated despite its unquestionable importance, elementary education always needs more teachers that devote their lives to the betterment of young people. Teachers have the opportunity to impact a life forever; my mother …

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Scholarships for Agricultural Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Success in agriculture has always been one of the things America takes pride in. Since the American Revolution, farmers have been held up as a symbol of self-reliance and grit. While the future of agriculture is up in the air, it will still surely exist. It also requires dedicated individuals to help push forward. Here …

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Scholarships for Software Engineering Majors

By Rachel KramerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Due to the rapidly increasing demand for talented software engineers across a wide range of industries, the recent uptick in the availability of scholarships for aspiring developers should hardly come as a surprise. Colleges and universities offer truly outstanding resources that make it possible for any aspiring software engineer to achieve their full professional potential …

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Scholarships for Tennis Players

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Over the past decade, tennis has rebounded in popularity to become one of the most played sports among students. Because of the visibility of superstars like Roger Federer and Venus & Serena Williams, tennis has become a cultural touchstone for millennials. Additionally, recent statistics show that over 1,000 NCAA colleges dole out tennis scholarships. The …

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Scholarships That Span All Four Years of College

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The college process can be confusing for first-time families, not knowing what to expect when they send their child off to an expensive campus crawling with possibilities. One of the most complex aspects of the system is, quite simply, paying for it. For a large section of students (and their parents), it is difficult to …

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Scholarships for Students Who Live in Rural Areas

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023

Cities aren’t the only places that could put you in the spotlight. Many homegrown American figures came from small towns and fly-over states. Coming from small town USA doesn’t make your dreams any smaller, or your goals any less desirable. The gateway for many rural folks’ success is enrolling in college. The problem? College is …

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Amazing Scholarships for Volunteering Abroad

By Taylor HaskellLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re looking to get outside of your comfort zone, whilst gaining relevant skills in your chosen area of expertise, then volunteering abroad could be the perfect fit for you. The barrier for most individuals is the costs that are associated with traveling abroad. Luckily International Volunteer HQ brings you 4 volunteer abroad scholarships that …