Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights discrimination complaint resolution procedures — objects to the university creating, supporting, and promoting the eligibility criterion for the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Looking for scholarships for Indian students? This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. Key Scholarships for Indian Students in the U.S. This fellowship recognizes academic excellence and leadership qualities, making it highly competitive but rewarding.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The state of Michigan is expanding a program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship to adults ages 21-24 who have not yet earned college degrees, FOX 2 reported. To be eligible, students must apply for the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship by Nov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. These are the institutions that can show you with their data, with their evidence-based practices and with their leadership what they’re doing,” says Santiago. and graduate 19%. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Dr. Teik Lim “My family did not have much money, but with the help of a generous undergraduate scholarship from Michigan Tech, I was able to support myself through college and become the first member of my family to earn a college degree,” said Lim. Applications and enrollment are at record highs as is the diversity of the student body.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

From crafting your application essays to navigating standardized tests , there’s a lot to keep track of. Creating a college application checklist is a great way to stay on top of things—and we’ve got one to help you get started. However, actually fulfilling college application requirements requires some planning and forethought.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2023

“I can easily see Dom Turner being a college president one day,” said Dr. Frimpomaa Ampaw, chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy in the School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University. “I There are practical applications for his doctoral studies. Dominique Turner, a fourth-year Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

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. The number of applicants and their diversity have increased significantly over time.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Financial aid often includes merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students. It provides a variety of financial aid options, including the Pegasus Scholarship program for incoming first-year students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It was very clear what was not allowed—giving applicants a benefit because of their race or ethnicity—but it was less certain how far the decision extended. In what ways could a college incorporate an applicant’s background into their decision-making if he or she disclosed it? Did the decision cover race-based scholarships?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship has given more than $33 million in scholarships to more than 17,000 students, awarding half a million dollars to Hispanic high school seniors every year. Applications are open now through Feb. She is a former McDonald’s crew member. 6, 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

You can only imagine how that puts students at a disadvantage, not having access to the internet to complete the college application — the errors and typos that could potentially happen on the cell phone versus if you’re at a computer with Wi-Fi,” said Smith. Department of Education to expand their work. Dr. Travis C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. What barriers have they overcome?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Moore listed numerous NSF scholarships and programs beneficial to HBCU research in fields including STEM, data science, and computing. He advised potential applicants to refine their research ideas enough to fit on one page, to reach out to those with funded projects for insight, and not to be shy about collaborating with others.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Despite these barriers, undocumented students are finding opportunities to pursue a college education through individual resourcefulness, ambition, targeted scholarships, and more welcoming institutional policies. Add inclusive language to admission materials and other student-facing resources where applicable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Mount Holyoke is currently under the leadership of interim president Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) like Howard. Under her leadership, the law school increased its national profile, created new programming and pulled in more funding and resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Seeing the importance of detailing the clear research and evidence that support DEI and its significant applications within the academy, Harper and 11 other scholars penned essays that have been assembled in a new report titled, “Truths About DEI on College Campuses: Evidence-Based Expert Responses to Politicized Misinformation.”

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Spooky season is upon us, but there’s nothing to be scared of when it comes to finding scholarships! A quick look at our Browse Scholarships page will treat you to lots of options—and applying doesn’t have to be tricky. Applicants in the U.S. Applicants in the U.S. Applications are open until November 30.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Yet, today, we find the outcomes remain inequitable: fewer students choosing college, no sustained significant growth in women and people of color attaining leadership roles, and ever-widening income gaps within and between our students and institutions. Since we haven’t actually changed the game, we have not changed the outcomes.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Heading into the final month of 2023, we have some incredible scholarship opportunities for all kinds of students. Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund   Are you a future nurse, teacher, or mental health counselor? Applicants with the greatest financial need will be prioritized. Applications are open until January 4.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 7, 2023

If you’re a student pursuing a future career in the skilled trades, manufacturing or engineering, this is the scholarship month for you! And if those don’t fit the bill, you can find all of our open scholarships right here. Applications are open through April 18. Best of luck! scale (or its equivalent).

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, scholarship season is getting busier—and the holiday break is a perfect time to make some headway on your searches and applications. Scholarships up to $40,000, paid internships and more are out there waiting for you! Applicants must be current sophomores graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.0

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Part of it is concerns about the affordability or value of higher ed,” said Dr. Robert Kelchen, head of the department of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Part of it is, it’s just easier to go out and get a decent job at the moment without an education.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, the plight of the FSU football team was taken so seriously that the upper echelon of the Florida’s political leadership at the state and federal level expressed outrage and took official action in response to their exclusion from the College Football Playoff. However, NIL. opportunities at UF and FSU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Hughes Because I claim antiracism scholarship and practice antiracism in every space where I am present, I am often questioned and challenged. If the applicants all happen to be white, well, that is the most qualified pool. Dr. Robin L. We often hear, “We can’t find any,” and “We are hiring the most qualified”.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are three core areas that institutions are asked to demonstrate to qualify to receive the Seal: (1) data, (2) practice, and (3) leadership. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Morishita, interim president at CSULA. Dr. Erika D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

They were created out of necessity to educate pillars of African American communities who could then exercise proscribed leadership within a society that discriminated against and penalized the members of their race in many different ways. A number of predictions have been put forth that, because of the recent U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 17, 2023

Murray believes that such a ruling will only be the beginning of battles about how race can factor into the operations of a school, in areas such as the administration of scholarship money and the hosting of affinity groups. What we need to be prepared for is another 20 years of litigation about these other topics,” she said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities? Could a decision impact eligibility for scholarships? Coleman was peppered with questions about what might happen and the potential implications. Could it prevent DEI offices from funding ethnic student resource centers and programs?

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JUNE 27, 2023

The world of merit scholarships is vast and filled with opportunities to help you achieve your dreams of higher education without financial burdens. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through understanding, finding and applying for merit scholarships. Table of contents What is a merit scholarship? although this may vary.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The UK is one of the most popular international study destinations around the world and is widely known for the availability of scholarships on offer. International students in the UK can access numerous scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate courses in many fields of study.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 9, 2022

MBA scholarships for students serve as an antidote in such cases. A plethora of scholarships are available in India and abroad to help students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds realize their dream of obtaining a quality education from prestigious universities. What is an MBA Scholarship? Scholarships for MBA Abroad.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

November is National Scholarship Month —and that makes it a perfect time to apply for prestigious, generous scholarships like those from our featured partners! are invited to apply for up to $20,000 from the Equitable Excellence Scholarship; and students living with inflammatory disease can earn up to $15,000 from AbbVie.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support. Removing stigma.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

MBA programs is that applicants hold an undergraduate degree, usually with a focus on business or commerce. Applicants must meet various MBA program entry criteria. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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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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