July 2017 DoSomething Scholarships

Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are campaigns from DoSomething accepting entries in July. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – July 1, 2017

The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.

History Buff: How Education Has Drastically Improved Poverty Over Time

 

The numbers and facts do not lie: education is a significant component in reducing poverty. Over the last two hundred years, societies around the globe have taken to viewing and providing education as a necessity for their populaces, and seen a drastic reduction in poverty as a result. New research continues to support the currently existing data that the more educated people are, the higher their individual income and contributions to society. While historical data is not always available to us, researchers have been able to piece together information regarding this topic.


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Colleges to Consider in the Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest. The city has a population of approximately 700,000 and the area is home to many large tech companies, such as Microsoft and Amazon. The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Mount Rainier are usual fixtures on postcards for the city also known as the “Emerald City.” Seattle sometimes has a bad reputation for receiving too much rain. However, many people would be surprised to learn cities such as Boston, Houston, Miami, and New York typically receive more rain than Seattle every year.

Seattle also has a well-educated population with over 50% of the population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many great colleges and universities located within Seattle, as well as within one hour from the city. Therefore, if you are looking at a college in the Seattle area, you may want to consider some of these other great four-year colleges and universities in the area. Read More

Left Brain Vs Right Brain Functions

Everybody has a brain: you have a brain, I have a brain, Kevin Spacey has a brain, and I can go on forever. But do you really know what is it capable of? Some people say that the left brain is responsible for logic, and the right brain—for creativity. But actually, every person uses both hemispheres equally. And that’s nothing but the truth.

Did you know that the brain is the fattest organ in the body? Listen up! Fat makes up 60% of the brain, isn’t it fascinating? Check other surprising facts about the human brain, and how to train your brain in the infographic created by Custom WritingRead More