April 19th, 2012 by Tamara Krause

Happy Earth Day! On April 22, more than 1 billion people across the globe will celebrate Earth Day, as over 192 countries host awareness events that promote everything from recycling to alternative energy sources. You, too, can do your part. Plant a tree, start a recycling program or replace the light bulbs in your home. It is said that if every home swapped just one incandescent bulb with an LED or a CFL, it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an amount that is equivalent to the emissions from 800,000 cars; that’s pretty impressive and yet so simple to do. Many students are passionate about making changes to help protect the Earth, and several companies are eager to help them by providing scholarship opportunities for those who seek a ‘greener’ life. If you consider yourself an environmentalist or an Earth warrior, check out the scholarship opportunities just waiting for you. Read the rest of this entry »