Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Scholarship America, the nation’s largest scholarship provider, is proud to announce that The Kresge Foundation has awarded our organization a $150,000 12-month technology development grant. Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $5.1 For more information visit kresge.org.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. We're proud to support PWNA."

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although college can be expensive, there are college grants for women that can help lower the price tag. Some organizations also offer scholarships for moms who are pursuing their degrees while raising a family. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. Grant The Go Girl!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. Dr. Yuliang Zheng The Scholarship for Service grant renewal – from the National Science Foundation (NSF) – seeks to help fill the growing need for a national cybersecurity workforce prepared to deal with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Studying abroad offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, but financial constraints can hold many students back. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received $1 million from Wells Fargo to continue supporting students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received $190 million, its largest philanthropic corporate gift, for a scholarship program. Pamela Everhart The money – from Fidelity Investments – will go towards launching the Fidelity Scholars Program, which will have renewable, need-based scholarships and wrap-around support services.

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College Aid Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

2022 college scholarship scams. These scholarship cons hook victims with the promise of money, but upfront “fees” never actually materialize into those needed funds. For students who are struggling to pay tuition and other college expenses, an unexpected offer of a scholarship can seem like a wish come true.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 16, 2023

Department of Education’s 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) underscores a disconcerting reality: most students face a gap between what their families can afford and what they must pay to attend college. New IHEP analysis of data from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will be part of a federal initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers. The ability to afford tuition is a major factor impacting student enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation.” Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett As part of the U.S.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The minimum economic return threshold—defined as Threshold 0—indicates whether students are better off financially after leaving school. Students meet Threshold 0 if they earn at least as much as a high school graduate, plus enough to recoup their investment within ten years. million students, do not.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. López — the daughter of immigrants — says the land-grant university was a promising choice, given its scholars and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico For seven years, she helped serve the needs of senior faculty and intrepid students. students in STEM.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Well, engineering scholarships can help make that goal a reality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a variety of engineering fields, along with tips for applying and alternative funding options.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ensuring that students from all backgrounds can enroll and thrive at Rhodes, regardless of their financial circumstances, is one of our core institutional commitments.” The college offers merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, fellowships, ROTC opportunities, and other programs.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures. Washington University in St.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The new school year is here, and that means the start of another busy scholarship season! Now is the perfect time to start making your plans, researching the scholarships you want to apply for and brushing up on the do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications. Applications are open through November 1.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 22, 2023

March Madness is upon us—and scholarship season is pretty crazy, too. Learn more below, and visit our full scholarship listing to find lots more options! Applications for the Brave of Heart Scholarship are now open. The Brave of Heart Scholarship is not a competitive program; all eligible applicants will receive funds.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A treasure trove of computing scholarships awaits you, designed to support ambitious students like you in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of discovering, applying for and securing these scholarships, helping you achieve your academic and career goals.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 1, 2023

Updated March 2023 If you’re heading to college next year, there’s a good chance you’re paying at least part of the bill with scholarship aid. According to Sallie Mae , around 73% of college students received at least one scholarship or grant from their college, from a hometown organization or from a national provider.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students. The numbers are stark.

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Norwalk Community College

APRIL 11, 2019

It is no secret that student debt continues to increase. The fact is that around 70% of students graduate with … Continue reading "Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships". The post Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 28, 2023

Updated January 2023 Students and their families are often surprised to realize some colleges reduce their financial aid packages when the student earns private scholarship dollars—a practice called financial aid displacement or award displacement.

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Scholarship America

MAY 12, 2023

As the world of higher education faces an uncertain future, there are two things we know for sure: education will be a key to our recovery, and students will need our support more than ever as they return to school. The most straightforward way to fund any scholarship, of course, is through a cash transfer. But cash is only the start.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Earlham College has received nearly $1 million for a summer immersion experience for Indiana high school students. The grant – from Lilly Endowment Inc. Students who complete the program will earn college credits. 18-23 and 25-30. 18-23 and 25-30. Indiana has been seeing a decline in Indiana residents pursuing higher education.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The burden of student loan debt limits future finances of graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). CRL found that student debt prevented many HBCU graduates from building wealth through means such as buying a home or investing in retirement. The report found that s tudent debt also limited career choice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2023

Despite an upward trend in diversity in the public health educational pipeline, minority students are still underrepresented in the field, a recent study from George Washington University found.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 26, 2023

Of course, choosing your college also means figuring out how you’re paying—and, while scholarship season is slowing down, there are still plenty of options out there. LendKey Scholarship Program LendKey connects students with credit unions for in-school loans and student loan refinancing options.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

She would like to see underrepresented and marginalized students thrive and succeed in higher education. Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5 in human development from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

Williams One of our strongest assets to reverse this trend are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which are becoming even more important for Black students who may be overlooked elsewhere. HBCUs were founded to provide pathways for Black students who are left behind and they continue to play that vital role today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

“Today, we can proudly say that we are now a doctoral degree granting, land-grant university. The program uses a cohort model, in which a group of students moves through the program together, taking all classes in sequence as a group. The culminating experience will consist of a dissertation based on an action research project.

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IEFA

JANUARY 5, 2023

Studying in an international institution is a dream that millions of students strive for, but it’s not always easy to access the resources needed to make this dream a reality. Luckily, there are scholarships and financial aid available that can help to cover educational costs. What is a fully funded scholarship?

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

What is a scholarship? A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the donor’s or organization’s values and purposes. Differences between scholarships and grants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5 in human development from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Point Foundation Scholars “Students posted videos on Tik Tok of them having to pull down the rainbow flag and to shutter the doors,” says Hall. A 2022 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute and the Point Foundation, an LGBTQ scholarship fund, noted that 32.6% of non-LGBTQ people. About 45.5%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Matos Rodríguez The latest grant will allow CUNY to launch New York’s first dedicated graduate degree program in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies. The project was created with support from the foundation to drive change across CUNY's 25 campuses and advance racial and social justice initiatives. Dr. Félix V. CUNY is grateful to the Andrew W.

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