HBCU Applications

Your Gateway to HBCU Admissions

Step into the world of HBCUs with our ‘HBCU Applications’ category, designed to simplify the admissions process for prospective students. Find essential tips on completing your application, crafting standout essays, and meeting deadlines, all tailored to the unique requirements of HBCUs. From detailed checklists to expert advice, we provide all the tools you need to navigate your journey to becoming an HBCU student.

Whether it’s understanding application timelines, securing letters of recommendation, or exploring financial aid options, this category offers comprehensive support to ensure your application shines. Embark on your path to success with confidence, and join the esteemed community of HBCU scholars.

African-American male student using laptop on lawn while applying for college online.

What are Colleges Looking for in Student Applications?

Applying to college can get overwhelming and it’s not unusual to stop and as yourself: “What are colleges looking for?” While every college is different and every school and course of study looks for certain qualities in their applicants, there are also qualities that are desirable across the board.  Those are the things that we […]

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Presenter Ryan Davis speaks at the podium at the 2013 Gates Millennium (Bill Gates Scholarship) Freshman Leadership Conference at the Marriott in Virginia.

Bill Gates Scholarship: How to Apply Online for 2014

Each year the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation selects 1,000 talented individuals to receive the Bill Gates scholarship – a life-changing financial gift which supports college students until their graduation. Gates Scholars can use the funds received through the Gates Millennium Scholars Program at the college or university of their choice and the support of

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HBCU Scholarship: BASF/Alfred Chisholm Endowed Memorial Scholarship - 2013/14

HBCU Scholarship: BASF/Alfred Chisholm Endowed Memorial

The BASF/Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to honor the life of a former BASF employee, Alfred L. Chisholm, who served as a leader in his community, and who was instrumental in raising thousands of dollars to assist students pursuing a college degree. This HBCU scholarship is presented by the United Negro

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Drumline (2002) Devon'sFinancial Aid Packages at Real HBCUs

Drumline (2002): Devon’s Financial Aid Packages at Real HBCUs

We just re-watched an old favorite film: Drumline (2002), starring Nick Cannon as Devon Miles. In the movie, Devon wins a band scholarship to a fictional HBCU – Atlanta A&T University. Though his freshman year is bumpy, Devon notes that he wouldn’t even be attending college if he hadn’t been recruited by the band director

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