McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program
For the second consecutive year, McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden...
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WGU launches “I Have a Dream” Scholarship to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of the life and legacy of late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., WGU Texas announced today that it will award $75,000 in scholarships to those who have dreamed of furthering their education but face...
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New African American Studies Scholarship Honors Houston-Area Social Justice Leader
The University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is proud to announce...
Read MoreTEXAS ADVANCEMENT CENTER OFFERS ACCESS TO FREE EDUCATION AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO FURLOUGHED WORKERS OF AIRLINE INDUSTRY
Texas Advancement Center (TAC), an educational hub for North Texas, has announced a generous donation of educational scholarships for its critical education courses and benefits, to those airline industry workers recently...
Read MoreMultimillion Dollar Grant Will Extend STEM Programs to U.S. Military Families, Low Income Students of Color And Underrepresented Communities
STEM NOLA has received a $2.79 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to expand its educational workshops and access across the Gulf South, serving military-connected families. STEM NOLA’s largest...
Read MoreHoward University to Offer Criminal Justice Course for College Credit At No Cost to High School Students in Pilot Program of the National Education Equity Lab
Howard University has joined forces with the National Education Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab) to inspire and inform New York City youth who will participate in a Howard University credit-bearing course on criminal justice. The...
Read MoreNFL PLAY 60 PROVIDES FREE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR
The National Football League’s NFL PLAY 60 initiative has encouraged children around the country to get active and embrace a healthy lifestyle for over a decade. With this school year unlike any other, the NFL, alongside...
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HBCU Week Highlights Increased Access and Completion Rates for Low Income and First-generation Students Pursuing a College Education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for helping students of color and...
Read MoreN.C. A&T Speaker Series to Feature Activist/Actress Amanda Seales Discussing Power of Your Voice
Continuing a three-part series, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature...
Read MorePrairie View A&M University President Gifts Fifth Ward Nonprofit with $100,000 Donation
On Saturday, September 5, the Julia C. Hester House (JCHH) was presented with a generous donation in the amount of $100,000 from Dr. Ruth Simmons, the President of Prairie View A&M University. The event took place at their...
Read MoreJune Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month
June 1 kicks off the 2020 Men’s Health Month (www.MensHealthMonth.org), an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the nation are...
Read MoreAustin school district deployed over 100 school buses equipped with WiFi for students without internet access
As schools across the country shut their doors indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, millions of students are now adjusting to online learning. But for low income families who may not have access to WiFi, this transition...
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