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Duke Ends Full-Ride Scholarship for Students of African Descent

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Duke University is ending a full-ride scholarship after the U.S. The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program was for students of African descent and required no application or test scores. The merit scholarship required no application, test scores, or other strict eligibility requirements. This comes after the U.S.

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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

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Another strategy is similar to the days when FAFSA workshops were/are held—consider holding FSA ID “how to” workshops. Generate excitement with your scholarship strategy and review your sequence of on-campus events as well as their intent and goals. These can be great virtual resources with some shelf life. (If

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Institutions need to offer workshops and informational sessions designed to address the needs and concerns of Hispanic families with students in 12 th grade early in the year, emphasizing the value of education and the benefits of pursuing higher education.

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Helping Students Navigate the College Application Maze

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This may include webinars, workshops, and informational materials that provide insights into the application process, essay writing tips, and guidance on standardized tests. Colleges can play a crucial role by offering comprehensive information about financial aid options, scholarships, and grants.

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National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)

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The federation established a variety of competitions, scholarships, and grants to support musicians and promote music education. It also began to focus more on professional musicians, sponsoring conferences and workshops for music educators and performers. Participants are also eligible to receive awards and scholarships.

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American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA)

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The ASPA sought to encourage and reward high standards of journalistic ethics and scholarship, as well as to promote the free exchange of ideas and opinions. The ASPA’s mission is to encourage and reward high standards of journalistic ethics and scholarship, as well as to promote the free exchange of ideas and opinions.

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PepsiCo Donates $250K to Fight Food Insecurity at HBCUs

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The funds will impact more than 37,500 students facing food insecurity by funding campus food pantries, creating meal plans for students experiencing homelessness, creating cooking and meal prep workshops, establishing stipends for student pantry staff workers, and more. Around 23% of U.S. undergraduate students were food insecure in 2020.