5 Steps to Get Scholarships for First-Generation Students
In this article, we’ll talk about where to find scholarships for first-generation students and how to put together a winning application.
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HBCU Applications: Unlock Opportunities, Embrace Success
The higher education journey begins with college admission. The process of getting into college – with its lengthy applications and even entrance essays – can be intimidating. We’ve gathered the best articles on the college admission process in one place to make things easier.
Read about common applications designed to simplify the college admission process, get tips of college entrance exams and more. Learn the pros and cons of early college application and figure out the best colleges to visit.
You know the value of a good education. Now check out our college admission articles and learn how to begin the journey to your degree.
Stand Out with Your HBCU Essay: Share Your Journey
Somewhere between college applications and SATs lie college entrance essays – writing samples that many black colleges use to help them better hone the types of students they accept. An expertly crafted college essay can provide a key glimpse into your academic goals, your personality and how you might fair on campus. Capturing your commitment to education perfectly is critical and we have tips to help.
Whether it’s advice on finding help writing college entrance essays or tips on what to highlight, we have articles that can make crafting a strong college application essay less daunting. Check back often for tips and tricks – happy essay writing!
Finding Ways to Pay for College – HBCU Style!
Finding ways to pay for college is a perpetual topic of interest to most college students and their families. When it comes to the latest information, tips and tricks for finding ways to pay for college, look no further. HBCU Lifestyle offer practical, up-to-date information to help you fund your black college experience.
Once upon a time, finding money for college was the purview of guidance counselors. Nowadays, scholarship information is available across the Internet – in fact, there’s so much it can be difficult to determine what you qualify for! HBCU Lifestyle eases the process, offering a library of scholarships tailored specifically to the HBCU student. We take it a step further too, connecting our readers with sweepstakes opportunities and other unique online college resources.
Finding money for college can be hard. HBCU Lifestyle makes it easy. Check back often for the latest on finding your pot of college funding gold.
Mischief for Change Scholarship: Sour Patch Kids and TMCF Invest in HBCUs
Apply for the Mischief for Change Scholarship to receive financial aid up to $16,400 to pay for tuition and fees from Sour Patch Kids and TMCF.
Hungry for Education Scholarship: Funding for Current HBCU Students
The Hungry for Education Scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation and the Denny’s application deadline is December 10, 2022.
Applications Open for Creme of Nature HBCU Scholarship Program
20 HBCU students will receive up to $5,000 from the Creme of Nature HBCU Scholarship fund and other prizes including Creme of Nature products.
Apply for the Legends HBCU Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
A comprehensive scholars program will assist Legends HBCU Scholarship recipients in career preparation job placement and mentoring.
Rooted In Science Scholarship Helps HBCU Women Advance in STEM
The Rooted In Science Scholarship in partnership with CVS and UNCF to provide $5k per year for female HBCU students pursuing STEM degrees.
McDonald’s Scholarship: Apply for the Black & Positively Golden Program
Students can apply for the McDonald’s Scholarship up to $15,000 for the 2021-22 HBCU academic year on the TMCF website until May 10.
FAFSA Application 2019: Success Tips for Requesting Financial Aid
Each October, the federal government provides more than $150 billion in financial aid for college or career school. See our FAFSA application success tips.