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National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A national scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is set to be launched. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

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Though SC, ST, and OBC communities constitute over 70% of the Indian population, with Maharashtra being home to over 55% of individuals from the marginalised groups, issues like casteism, abuse, and bullying have plagued the students in prominent higher education institutions across India. My classes were supposed to start in August.

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Colleges Revise Race-Conscious Scholarships

Insight Into Diversity

Universities across the country are revising or ending certain financial aid criteria and scholarships in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 rulings against race-conscious admissions in higher education. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a press release on the anniversary of the court’s decision.

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How to Break the Promotion Glass Ceiling for Teaching and Scholarship Academics

HEPI

Promotion for academics, especially those on teaching and scholarship (T&S) pathways, is fraught with challenges. Scholarship activities that significantly impact student learning and success are frequently undervalued. This is particularly crucial for expatriates who may be less familiar with the UK higher education system.

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Vermont Law and Graduate School Launches First Nations Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) has launched a scholarship to support the Indigenous people of Vermont. The First Nations scholarship – available to citizens of state or federally recognized tribes – will seek to help Indigenous students pursue careers related to VLGS programs. “We

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Juneteenth, Higher Education, and Advancing Educational Equity

WCET Frontiers

In line with that vision, WCET and Every Learner Everywhere present the following article on recognizing Juneteenth and offer ideas on how to integrate this important day into higher education settings.

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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Today, UNCF counts more than 500,000 students it has helped get to and through college with scholarships, internships and fellowships. Dr. Michael L.