Beyoncé and Jay-Z Announced a New Scholarship Program—But They’re Not the...
Back to school season can be a costly time of year, especially for cash-strapped students and parents. College tuition rates continue to soar, while grade school children often need new school supplies...
View Article11 Scholarships for Black Students to Apply to Now
BlackScholarships.org has compiled a list of the most recent scholarships for black students that are currently accepting applications. From corporations to organizations including the United Negro...
View ArticleSteph and Ayesha Curry Launch Scholarship Program For Girls In STEM
Steph and Ayesha Curry recently launched a girl in STEM scholarship via the Steph and Ayesha Curry Foundation. The program targets girls interested in science, technology, education, and math (STEM)...
View ArticleHennessy Launches $10 Million Fund for HBCU Graduate Students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy have partnered up to launch of the Hennessy Fellows Program, a $10 million graduate scholarship initiative designed to equip the next generation...
View ArticleWarning: College Scholarships May be Subject to Income Tax
Did you or someone you know receive a scholarship? Congratulations! Now, double check the details of your scholarship proceeds to ensure it doesn’t turn into a major tax liability later. The Tax Cuts...
View ArticleFuture Giving Scholarships to College Students on Each Night of His Tour
What a way to give back! Rapper Future has vowed to give scholarship money and free tickets to a fan in every city of his Legendary Nights tour, according to Complex. Eligible fans must be active...
View ArticleCornell University’s Medical School to Give Full Scholarships to Students in...
It’s no secret that an Ivy League education costs a lot of money, or that students pursuing graduate degrees are usually on the hook for even more student loan debt. However, one school is changing...
View ArticleFinancial Guru Anthony ONeal Shares How to Get a Debt-Free Degree
Student loan debt may seem like it’s a way of life these days. But it doesn’t have to be, and Anthony ONeal can tell you how. Since 2003, ONeal has helped thousands of students make the right decisions...
View Article5-Year-Old Drummer Receives Full Band Scholarship To HBCU
The little drummer boy isn’t only a Christmas song! According to USA Today, a full band scholarship was offered to a 5-year-old musical prodigy. In 13 years, Jeremiah Travis will be able to attend...
View ArticleLil Nas X Teams Up With Scholly to Give Away $30,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite dropping out of college, Lil Nas X is making it easier for students to earn a college degree. The Grammy-nominated artist teamed up with Scholly, a popular scholarship-matching platform, to...
View ArticleGeorgia Teen Accepted to 33 Colleges, Receives $900K in Scholarships
Kayla Willis was a senior at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia, when she decided to apply to 41 colleges. She was able to get all of her application fees waived. She ended up getting accepted to...
View ArticleLil Baby Donates $150,000 To His Former High School In Atlanta
It’s good to give back! This week, Dominique Jones, aka Lil Baby, surprised his old high school in Atlanta, Booker T. Washington High School, by performing at the educational facility. Then he...
View ArticleStephen Curry and Actress Storm Reid Team Up with Under Armour to Uplift the...
Basketball superstar Stephen Curry and actress Storm Reid (HBO‘s Euphoria) are collaborating with athletic apparel company Under Armour on the International Women’s Day Curry 7 Colorway. Curry’s latest...
View ArticleScholly Launches COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to Provide Families In Need...
Scholly, a popular scholarship-matching platform, is giving back to students in need in midst of the coronavirus crisis. On Thursday, the tech-based educational app launched the Scholly COVID-19 Relief...
View ArticleCollege Board Surprises High School Seniors with $40K Scholarships While...
School closures are impacting the lives of students and families in more than one way. And COVID-19’s economic impact has many parents and guardians questioning whether or not they will be able to send...
View ArticleHigh School Twins From Louisiana Earn $1.3 Million Each in Academic Scholarships
Twin brothers Brin and Nial Wilson, senior students at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, have received a total of over $1.3 million each in academic scholarships. They are enrolled...
View ArticleMike Bloomberg Donates $100 Million To HBCU Medical Schools To Create More...
According to a study conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 5% of practicing physicians are Black. With growing racial disparities in the medical field, it is important to...
View ArticleAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Raises $1 Million in One Day in Support of...
Black students have been severely impacted by the spread of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic leaving many unsure if they will be able to continue their education amid financial hardships...
View ArticleTik Tok Donating $1 Million To 10 HBCUs To Boost Minorities In Healthcare
The social media giant Tik Tok has announced it will donate $1 million to 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to assist underrepresented students. Tik Tok made the announcement on...
View ArticleSpelman College Announces Art Initiative in Partnership With Sotheby’s...
Spelman College and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York jointly announced that they are embarking on an innovative academic partnership. The initiative between both parties is designed to increase...
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