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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

The northern and easternmost state in the contiguous “lower forty-eight” lies on a craggy outcropping of coastline, directly bordering Canada and the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The state of Maine is known for many reasons, nearly all of them complimentary. Nicknamed “The Pine Tree State,” Maine is renowned for its natural beauty, with …

Hawaii, known also as the Aloha State, was the 50th and final state to join the USA. Serving as the northernmost island group of Polynesia, Hawaii is also home to beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, and diverse wildlife. If you’re lucky enough to call this state home or plan to attend school there, take a look …