Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

The second big challenge was we knew that if we were going to provide the scholarships that the students needed…we had to raise money for scholarships for our students,” Lieberman said. Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation. That’s now running and stronger than ever.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I want to be able to take care of them as they get older and as a first-generation college student, I hope to make my parents proud of me.” GPA, on top of a schedule jammed with volunteer activities. And thanks to the Scholarship America Dream Award, Vy and her family have less financial stress. “It Vy maintains a 3.9

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

As college tuition costs continue to rise, the search for scholarships becomes increasingly crucial for students and their families. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college or already navigating your way through higher education, the pursuit of scholarships should never be underestimated.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

by Kyle Walcott for Scholarship America Makayla Dawkins, a public health major at the University of Connecticut, found her passion for public health at an early age through volunteer experiences. This flexibility opened new possibilities for engagement, as it eliminated the need for commuting and offered more flexibility in scheduling.”

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Furthermore, when mentoring an FGLI (First-Generation Low-Income) student, it is crucial to hear where they are coming from. Facing Uncertainty After the Fellowship orientation day, I was able to meet my mentee and we scheduled our first Mentorship Monday.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, students applying via the QuestBridge National Match Program , a scholarship program for first-generation and low-income students, will have to apply by September 26. In general, you’ll need to determine which schools you want to apply to and what it takes to get in.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

A current Michigan student joins the discussion toward the end to share his journey as an aspiring first-generation college student and the impact that the fly-in weekend had on him. I always think that having scholarships is really a good component for these applicants and students. Speaker 1: Hello. And we really.

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