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NASA Awards $14M to Minority-Serving Community Colleges and Universities

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NASA awarded 14 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) with STEM-related and Artemis-mission-related funding. Prince George's Community College in Maryland will establish STEM majors through the grant. Prince George's Community College in Maryland is establishing STEM majors through the award.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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College: An institution of higher learning offering a course of studies leading to a bachelor's degree. Colleges typically do not have graduate students. Community College : A public institution of higher learning that leads to a 2-year associates of arts or science degree.

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HBCU Lincoln University Gets $2.9 Million Grant for Internet and Technology Accessibility

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Lincoln University will use the National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant for Chromebooks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and classroom upgrades for distance learning. The Lincoln University grant project spans two years. The Connecting Minority Communities pilot program has awarded nearly $52 million to 19 schools.

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These Colleges Were Just Awarded Grants to Boost Student Success Rates

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The list includes a variety of state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. The Department of Education (ED) revealed a list of 38 colleges and universities set to receive funds from grant programs to improve outcomes for underrepresented students. ED made 15 awards worth over $8.5

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Connecticut Scholarships

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Applicants are pursuing community college, trade or vocational school. August Coming Soon September The Gates Scholarship (TGS) This is a highly competitive scholarship that provides full tuition coverage for high school seniors from low-income households and minorities who demonstrate excellent academic standing. Apply here.

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The Gates Scholarship

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If you’re one of the very lucky few who doesn’t have to worry about how you’re going to PAY for college, then awesome. So, you’re probably thinking about financial aid, grants, work study, and any other way you can fund the next few years of your education (in which case, here's some great information for you ). Yes, it does!

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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Other colleges have integrated the humanities with pre-professional majors, offering students experiential learning opportunities. A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. The number of majors in the liberal arts has declined over the past half-century.