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3 Scholarships for Students in North Dakota

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

North Dakota! Also known as the “Roughrider State”, North Dakota is a place of beautiful landscapes and interesting history. Its motto is: “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”. If you’re a resident of the state, take a look at just these North Dakota scholarships available. North Dakota Indian Scholarship Amount: $800-$2,000 (renewable) …

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4 Scholarships for Muslim Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Islam is the third-largest faith represented in the United States and growing. Even so, Islam is still considered a religious minority and is often misrepresented or under-represented in the media. Fortunately, a number of organizations and scholarship foundations help Muslim students pursue a college education. Here are just a few scholarship opportunities for students of …

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3 Scholarships for Students in Louisiana

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Louisiana is a state with many nicknames. The Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, the Creole State, the Pelican State, Sportsman’s Paradise, Sugar State, and the Boot. It is a multicultural state with unique landscapes and wildlife, and history just as interesting. If you’re a resident of Louisiana, take a look at a few scholarships. …

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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 …

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5 Scholarships for Students in South Dakota

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

South Dakota. A vast land where buffalo once wandered freely. The beauty of the Badlands and the Black Hills holds a special place for many. Though the state hosts the 5th smallest population of the United States (6th if you count Washington D.C.), it is home to one of the most memorable monuments to four presidents–Mount …

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5 Scholarships for Students in Ohio

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ohio has a host of nicknames. The Buckeye State, the Mother of Presidents, Birthplace of Aviation, and the Heart of it All. If you’re lucky enough to call Ohio home, take a look at some of these unique scholarships. Beat the Odds Program Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Varies (Opens Fall 2020) The Children Defense Fund of …

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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 …

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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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10 Scholarships for Students in the Military

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 28, 2023

Military scholarships aim to show appreciation and give back to the brave men and women who fight for the country. Several military-dependent scholarships extend financial aid to the spouses and children of service men and women. Most military scholarships require supporting documentation to show that the applicant meets the strict eligibility requirements. Several organizations offer …

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5 Scholarships for Students in the Midwest

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The American Midwest is one of the more fascinating regions in the United States, due to its unique mix of noteworthy qualities. The Midwest has a diverse mash-up of natural wonder, large cities such as Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis, historical significance, great food, and even devoted sports fan bases. The boundaries–generally thought of as …