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Ohio Wesleyan Graduate Makes $12 Million Commitment to Benefit First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thirty-eight percent of the Class of 2028 are first-generation college students. In addition to scholarship aid, Grissom’s estate gift will provide comprehensive support for first-generation students including room and board and other expenses such as laptops, transportation costs, and medical bills.

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To note, the students in these semester-long programs are responsible for their flights and travel costs, but Goucher’s Office of Global Education takes such costs into account when divvying out scholarships, Hoose said in an email. The goal is to reach 15% by 2028, Devereaux said.

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Featured College: Misericordia University

Student Research Foundation

Misericordia is a test-optional college : Through the 2027-2028 year, all academic programs will continue test-blind admissions. Apply for the Student Research Group scholarship. Here are 5 scholarships you can apply to this month. The average high school GPA for Misericordia’s student body is 3.5. Is Misericordia Test Optional?