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JUNE 13, 2023

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) which represents public Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, is partnering with cosmetics company Ivy Beauty to create a scholarship program. Applications for the program opened Jun. 5, with a deadline of Jul.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Six individuals have been recognized in The California State University’s (CSU) first-ever Black Student Success Scholarship Program. Each will receive a $5,000 award for the 2024-25 academic year.

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MARCH 10, 2025

The comprehensive report, titled Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs," examined mental health indicators among 2,504 students across 16 HBCUs and two predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Law schools have resolved this by advertising astronomically high sticker prices for tuition but awarding varying levels of merit scholarships to admitted students helping them build the entering class they aim for. At the same time, national legal organizations have expressed cautious optimism.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Testing and research giant ETS, is offering a number of scholarships for underrepresented students who demonstrate academic excellence. Green Scholarship; the Dr. Lillian M. Those selected will receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic school year. The $20,000 Lenora M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Araceli Negrete Scholars program, with a focus on investigating student mental wellness in today's challenging environment. The Dr. Melvin C.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The American Indian College Fund has announced its third American Indian Law School Scholarship for a student entering Harvard Law School in the fall of 2024. Samantha Maltais, an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is the current scholarship recipient.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. There are 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Minnesota.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The state of Michigan is expanding a program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship to adults ages 21-24 who have not yet earned college degrees, FOX 2 reported. To be eligible, students must apply for the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship by Nov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

The Common App has launched its 2024–2025 application for more than 1,100 colleges and universities worldwide. The platform also offers access to a mobile app, comprehensive financial aid and scholarship information, online portfolios, and an extensive library of counselor resources in English and Spanish.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced that eight ATD Network community college students were chosen as 2024 DREAM Scholars, including one Tribal College and University student, one student from a college within the South African Siyaphumelela Network, and one student from a Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro The historically Black university is set to receive an additional $992,500 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to total state appropriations above $21.7 For higher education, the budget comprises $120 million in increased funding for scholarships and grants, $20 million for student teacher stipends, a $15.7

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2025

In fall 2024, UNCF and six partner HBCUs launched HBCUv, a digital learning and community engagement platform designed for HBCUs. Nearly 10 years after the groundbreaking investment that launched CPI, UNCF continues to invest in digital innovation, career-aligned learning, and interinstitutional student support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Through the Voices of Men: South African Men and HIV (Linus Learning, 2011) was inspired by research on the proliferation of HIV cases and is part of a book series that includes Dual Pandemics: HIV and the Coronavirus in Several Kenyan Communities (Linus Learning, 2024). Tales of Koehler Hollow is an American experience.

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APRIL 29, 2024

The 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. The track coach saw her potential and said she could probably earn an athletic scholarship, so she went all in. Female Sports Scholar is bound for law school in the fall. So, these will be her final meets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

In 2024, White applicants received offers of admission at nearly twice the rate of their Black counterparts, with 79% of white applicants receiving at least one acceptance compared to just 45% of Black applicants. While women comprised 57% of all law school applicants in 2024, they accounted for only 56% of admitted students.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Rutgers University Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor will step down at the end of her contract Summer 2024, a move that ends a 10-year run and that has been met with surprise and opposition, NorthJersey.com reported.

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APRIL 21, 2025

The expansion coincides with a substantial financial aid commitment through The Rice Investment program, which offers full-tuition scholarships to students from families earning under $140,000 and at least half-tuition for those earning between $140,000 and $200,000.

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MAY 30, 2025

billion in extramural research funding in fiscal year 2024, ground operations to a halt as peer review meetings were canceled and grant cycles delayed or terminated. In fiscal year 2024, NIH grants alone supported over 400,000 jobs nationwide. The National Institutes of Health, which awarded $36.94

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we kick off 2024, scholarship season is in full swing, with lots of major programs opening or approaching their deadlines! Our Browse Scholarships page is your one-stop destination to make the most of your application time, and now’s the perfect time to check it out. Duff and William H. Duff and William H.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The proportion of students from underserved backgrounds has declined at Brown University, according to its first year, incoming class numbers for 2024. About 45% will receive need-based scholarship or grant aid, a decrease from 50%; and roughly 14% are first-generation college students, down from 15%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting and dramatic writing starting in the 2024-25 academic year. The MFA degree programs serve 35 students, each of whom receive financial assistance through scholarships or grants.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Adler University will offer a tenure program to full-time faculty for the first time beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, university officials announced on Monday. Adler's timing is interesting, given the ongoing attacks across the nation on tenure. “At

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Partnership with Native Americans offers scholarships, college grants, emergency funding, college readiness camps, and literacy and school supplies through its American Indian Education Program to improve Native students’ access to higher education. Everyone at PWNA is sincerely grateful for this recent funding from Synchrony.

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College Aid Consulting Services

MAY 23, 2022

High school families should start planning for 2023 and 2024 scholarships now. Juniors should start applying for outside scholarships immediately. We know many students don’t even think about applying for these scholarships until they are into their senior year. Big mistake!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

How America Pays for College 2024 analyzes data on how students attending HBCUs plan and pay for college. The survey found that 88% of HBCU students relied on grants and scholarships (compared to 80% overall) and reported average amounts 51% higher than families at large ($14,217 compared to $9,427).

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JUNE 7, 2024

With the costs of college on the rise, finding the best scholarships to pay for college is more important than ever. But, it can be hard to know what to focus on in your scholarship search and how to secure those much-needed funds. Keeping track of deadlines is one of the most important things to consider in your scholarship search.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC&U ) has announced the 2024 recipients of the annual K. The 2024 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. A past annual conference hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Our proposal covers the cost of tuition so that financial aid and scholarship dollars can go further and help students pay for their living expenses,” said Lowery-Hart. That is a game changer.” Funds from the college’s proposed free tuition program would be the first dollars a student would receive to help cover the costs of college.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

itself following suit in 2024. with limited financial resources, I know how the SAT Suite of Assessments opened doors to colleges, scholarships, and educational opportunities that I otherwise never would have known about, or had access to,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at College Board.

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JULY 17, 2023

As punishment for offenses such as cash payments totaling about $60,000 given directly to recruits’ parents, the NCAA imposed a multimillion-dollar fine; took away scholarships; and barred former Tennessee Coach Jeremy Pruitt from being hired without N.C.A.A. approval for six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Earlham Summer: A Pre-College Program for High School Students will give up to 120 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take classes from Earlham faculty, stay overnight on campus, and learn about admissions and scholarship opportunities. 18-23 and 25-30.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment. Smith University in North Carolina have hired “scholarship coordinator” staff that is focused on helping students find and secure scholarships and other funding.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Discover our Top 10 FAFSA Tips for Divorced Parents in 2024—expert guidance tailored for navigating college financial aid. Explore Scholarship Opportunities In addition to financial aid, there may be scholarship opportunities available for divorced parents and their children.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The holidays may be a time to take a break from school, but they’re prime time to apply for scholarships! Of course, you can always find lots more scholarship options by visiting our Browse Scholarships page. Westlake Scholarship For more than 40 years, the James L. and Nellie M. and Nellie M. or higher on a 4.0

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

His performances at this level garnered attention, ultimately leading to a scholarship offer from Washington State University, a member of the PAC-12, which was then one of the prestigious Power 5 conferences. At Washington State, Ward excelled in an environment that afforded him the freedom and flexibility to fully use his dynamic skill set.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the scholarship season continues heating up! Don’t miss out on these opportunities—and visit our Browse Scholarships page for even more! Applications are open through December 15. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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