Scholarship Saturday – April 6, 2019

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.

How Much Sleep Does a Teenager Require?

The teen is the most complicated age group. They are neither adults nor kids. Teenagers live a hectic life balancing school, family, friends and extracurricular activities. With all the activities going on, teenagers compromise their sleep which affects their overall health.

Ideally, an average teenager should sleep for nine to ten hours a day. But the studies have confirmed that teens barely sleeps seven hours a day. Loss of sleep causes direct and indirect bad effects on their mental and physical well-being.

A question that arises in every parent’s mind is exactly how much sleep a teenager should get? Parents who have teen kids are very concerned about their kids health. And, with their extensive exposure to technology, teens are losing precious sleep regularly which is not good for them. Read More

Is a Motorcycle Better Than a Car for a College Student?

In today’s society, having your own form of transportation is becoming more and more essential to daily life, whether a car or a motorcycle. For college students living on or off-campus, being able to get around whenever they need to is vital, especially for off-campus employment and housing. But which form of transportation is best for a college student? You should consider several factors when deciding your preferred style of transportation. Read More

4 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for Their College Major

College is the first step to high school graduates gaining their independence. The choices they make now will affect the rest of their lives. One of the biggest choices they’ll make will be to choose a college major. High school students can increase their chances of having success in their studies by preparing for their college major in these four ways listed below. Read More

April 2019 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 that are accepting entries in April. Read More