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National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A national scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is set to be launched. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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New calls to expand Afghan scholarships

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There should be an immediate expansion of international scholarships for Afghans, a leading academic rights organisation has said, following the Taliban’s decision to ban women from Afghanistan’s universities. . The post New calls to expand Afghan scholarships appeared first on The PIE News.

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Vermont Law and Graduate School Launches First Nations Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) has launched a scholarship to support the Indigenous people of Vermont. The First Nations scholarship – available to citizens of state or federally recognized tribes – will seek to help Indigenous students pursue careers related to VLGS programs. “We

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NZ: 111 win Asia and Latin America scholarships

The PIE News

Over 100 New Zealanders have been awarded a scholarship for study in destinations across Latin America and Asia, it has been announced. The 111 students were awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship, which will see them travel to either Asia on the PMSA or Latin America on the PMSLA. Keri Ramirez (@KeriRamirezMX) November 24, 2022.

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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Today, UNCF counts more than 500,000 students it has helped get to and through college with scholarships, internships and fellowships. Dr. Michael L.

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First Mexican-Born Woman in Space to Partnering with McDonald’s USA for HACER Education Tour

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman in space, will be partnering with McDonald’s USA to encourage Hispanic students to pursue higher education. She is a former McDonald’s crew member. Applications are open now through Feb. 6, 2023.

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Education Department Grant to Help Nevada Native American Students Prepare for College

Insight Into Diversity

Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education will be used to prepare nearly 1,000 Native American students in Nevada for college and the workforce. Assigned mentors, known as student graduation advocates, assist students in navigating their future pathways in middle school, high school, and beyond.