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Oakwood University students and faculty celebrate winning one of the 2014 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grants.

Retool Your School: Help Your HBCU Win Campus Upgrades

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The Home Depot – world’s biggest home improvement retailer recently announced that applications are now being accepted for its Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program 2015. Established in 2010, the program aims to help historically black colleges and universities across the country make enduring, eco-friendly, sustaining improvements to their campus and facilities by proving

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Wilberforce University circa 1885.

The First Black Owned and Operated HBCU

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Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University was established near Xenia, Ohio as a joint venture between the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named after the 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce, it was the first black owned and operated historically black university in the United States. Built to support the abolitionist cause

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Taraji P Henson as Cookie Lyon

HBCU Alumna Taraji P Henson Makes History with Empire

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Howard University located in Washington, D.C has been one of the leading historically black college and universities (HBCU) to produce students into future leaders of tomorrow. The school proudly has been the alma mater of many high profile black celebrities. One such renowned personality that Howard boasts of is the very talented Oscar nominated actor

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haw Hall, Shaw University circa the 1880s.

The First HBCU Established in the Southern United States

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Shaw University, the first HBCU of higher education in the southern United States has a rich history steeped in tradition, service, leadership, and activism. Founded in 1865 by Dr. Henry Martin Tupper, the university celebrated its Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2015. The mission of Shaw University is to advance knowledge, facilitate student learning and achievement, to

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UNCF General Scholarship for Current Member HBCU Students

UNCF General Scholarship for Current Member HBCU Students

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Many organizations have a long history of providing financial aid and scholarships to African American students and UNCF falls into this category. UNCF or The United Negro College Fund is an minority education organization that funds scholarships for students and general scholarships for 37 private Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Since its inception in 1994,

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African-American female high school student sits outside with her books, headphones and backpack.

College Board Fee Waiver: Eligibility for SAT and AP Exams

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The College Board fee waiver is provided to students with a demonstrated financial need and for whom it would create an undue burden. Becuase of financial difficulties, waivers are provided to ensure that no student misses the opportunity to pursue admission to the college of their choice.  If test fee is a barrier for you,

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