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Brietta Clark, Loyola Marymount Law School

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Clark has used her extensive experience to elevate the law schools curriculum, guide students and alumni on their career paths, and influence the public discourse through her scholarship, public service, and media commentary.

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UCLA Alumni Couple Pledges $10 Million to Ethnic Studies Centers

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Bunche Center for African American Studies – offer students and faculty access to research, fellowships, civic engagement, and scholarships, according to its website. The IAC and its four centers – the Asian American Studies Center, the American Indian Studies Center, the Chicano Studies Research Center, and the Ralph J.

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Educational Equity Key to Progress and Democracy

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In 2001, SLN launched the CollegeBound Initiative (CBI), placing 33 college counselors in schools in New York City, Rochester, and Buffalo. Since then, the team has helped over 23,000 students successfully navigate the path to college and helped them secure over $1 billion in scholarships and financial aid. The progress is tangible.

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Pride in the Halls

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A 2022 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute and the Point Foundation, an LGBTQ scholarship fund, noted that 32.6% Prior to that, GALA raised over $250,000 to endow UND LGBTQ student scholarships; two are given every year. of LGBTQ people experienced bullying, harassment, or assault at college, compared to 18.9%

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Featured Scholarships: January 2024

Scholarship America

As we kick off 2024, scholarship season is in full swing, with lots of major programs opening or approaching their deadlines! Our Browse Scholarships page is your one-stop destination to make the most of your application time, and now’s the perfect time to check it out. Duff, II Scholarship Program, open now for applications.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: January/February 2023

Scholarship America

We’ve officially hit the busiest part of scholarship season, so we’re bringing you a bonus roundup of featured programs from Scholarship America’s partners! Duff, II Scholarship Program, open now for applications. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 Apply Now > Lola G.

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Scholarships for Master’s Degrees Abroad

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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. Some organizations also offer scholarships as a way to promote their mission or values.