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Pay for college by playing social games thanks to Grantoo

College students can now turn hours spent playing social games into tuition grants and philanthropic giving with recently launched startup Grantoo.

The online gaming platform hosts brand-sponsored tournaments, giving companies the chance to earn recognition for their charitable giving. College students play games for free, with the hopes of winning money toward their education. Before they begin playing, students designate between 10% and 100% of their potential winnings to any charity of their choice.

Read more: Mashable

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Added: April 10th, 2012
Author: E.M.Kaye, Association of Virtual Worlds
Category: Education & Learning, Games, HEADLINES, Money, Students, Trends

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