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San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The foundation will distribute $935,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits in San Diego providing services including tutoring, counseling, and college application assistance. Two major donations bolster the initiative: an anonymous $1 million gift and a $500,000 matching gift from the Barbara Monroe Scholarship Fund.

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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Employers benefit from expanded and diversified applicant pools, reduced recruitment costs, and the ability to train workers for specific local needs while creating greater employee loyalty. The programs also offer wraparound services including transportation, childcare, and career counseling.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gretchen Whitmer's administration in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), drew more than 21,000 entries from students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time. The initiative, launched by Gov. For many recipients, the awards represent transformative opportunities.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So, he submitted a letter of application to the college. “I Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. The scholarship supports graduates from 38 designated high schools across Tennessee, renewable for up to four years and combinable with other scholarships. “If If you aren’t woke, you’re asleep,” he says. “So,

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” Among the requirements for some Native American specific scholarships are uploading tribal I.D.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gretchen Whitmer's administration in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), drew more than 21,000 entries from students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time. The initiative, launched by Gov. For many recipients, the awards represent transformative opportunities.

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North Carolina Launches Expanded Direct Admission Program for 62,000 High School Seniors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The initiative represents a significant shift toward equity-focused admissions practices that prioritize accessibility over traditional application barriers. The Next NC Scholarship and NC Need-Based Scholarship specifically support students from households earning $80,000 or less, covering tuition and fees at participating institutions.